MICRO-LOANS
In an effort to support the local food system and increase the availability of local products, the Chequamegon Food Co-op offers biannual, no interest micro-loans. Since 2012, we have awarded over $290,000 in micro-loans to qualified local food & goods producers. These small, no interest loans are capped at $5,000 and have up to a 3-year payback period.
Proposals for the spring cycle are due by March 1 and proposals for the fall cycle are due by October 1.
To learn more about the Chequamegon Food Co-op micro-loan program, please contact Marketing & Member Services Manager.
Fall 2023 Recipient – Turner Road Farm
Turner Road Farm will use their $5,000 loan for the purchase of a tilt table used for trimming hooves and...
Read MoreSpring 2024 Microloan Recipient – Hoopsnake Farm
The Co-op recently awarded Hoopsnake Farm a $5,000 loan for startup costs for a new hog farm. The money will...
Read MoreSpring 2023 Recipients
Four local producers received micro-loans totaling $13,900 from the Chequamegon Food Co-op to help with farm projects. Micro-loan recipients for...
Read MoreFall 2022 Recipients
Three local producers received micro-loans totaling $12,000 from the Chequamegon Food Co-op to help with farm projects through the winter...
Read MoreSpring 2022 Recipients
Four local producers received micro-loans totaling $15,200 from the Chequamegon Food Co-op to help with farm projects through the winter...
Read MoreFall 2021 Recipients
Five local producers received micro-loans totaling $15,200 from the Chequamegon Food Co-op to help with farm projects through the winter...
Read MoreSpring 2021 Recipients
Four local producers will receive micro-loans totaling $13,070 from the Chequamegon Food Co-op to help with farm projects this summer....
Read MoreFall 2020 Recipients
The fall micro-loans totaled $12,700. These three local producers are excited to expand their businesses with the support of the...
Read MoreSpring 2020 Recipients
Three local producers will receive micro-loans totaling $13,520 from the Chequamegon Food Co-op to help with farm projects this summer....
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