A Strong Future for New York State Agriculture
Led by Farmers, Focused on Farm Viability
NYFVI is an independent, non-profit organization that is led by farmers and dedicated to serving agricultural producers regardless of enterprise, size of business, or location in New York State.
We foster a vibrant agricultural sector in New York by supporting applied research, education, information transfer, technology adoption and market analysis to reduce practical barriers to the success of farming enterprises.
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The New York Farm Viability Institute is pleased to share that the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 2026 Beginning Farmer Competitive Grant (BFCG) Program will open on March 16, 2026. $1.7 million in grant funding will be made available for beginning farmers who are building financially sustainable, for-profit agricultural enterprises throughout New York State.…
