Three local farmers will receive micro-loans totaling over $10,000 from the Chequamegon Food Co-op to help with farming related projects this spring. These small, no interest loans are capped at $5,000 and have a 3-year payback period. Micro-loan recipients in the spring 2019 loan cycle were as follows:
- Owners Tom Galazen and Ann Rosenquist of North Wind Organic Farm in Bayfield, Wis. will purchase a battery for their solar-powered tractor.
- Owner Gil Schwartz of Seasonally Sourced in Ashland, Wis. will purchase seed starting equipment, livestock, fencing, and tools.
- Owner Eileen McCutchen of Angel Acres Farm in Mason, Wis. will purchase certified organic hay to feed beef, lamb, and sheep.