Farm Aid supports projects developed by and for family farmers which help farm families stay on their land and promote solutions to the challenges facing rural communities. Churches and farm organizations distribute relief funds which make it possible for farm families to cover household expenses such as groceries, clothing, and medical and utility bills. These funds are generally distributed at the end of the year or in response to natural disasters. Telephone staffers provide advice and referrals to farmers who are struggling in the midst of financial and emotional crises. Programs provide farmers with information about issues such as credit, land stewardship, and farm policy.
Projects educate the public about a family farm system of agriculture.
Projects build bridges between farmers and other constituencies around issues such as sustainable agriculture, factory farming, and disaster relief. Farm organizations collaborate on self-help projects to build membership, raise funds, use media effectively, and train leaders. Include list of board of directors. Include the number of farmers your organization works with and the number of members in your organization . As a public charity, Farm Aid has no endowment.