Farmworker Emergency Fund
Due to an overwhelming response, we are now closing requests for this round the farmworker emergency fund. We know there is so much need and wish we could accommodate more requests. We anticipate the fund reopening in July. If you have questions, feel free to reach out at general@notourfarm.org
More context about the fund, why we closed the fund early, and some alternative sources for funding and support has been compiled here!
Due to an overwhelming response, we are now closing requests for this round the farmworker emergency fund. We know there is so much need and wish we could accommodate more requests. We anticipate the fund reopening in July. If you have questions, feel free to reach out at general@notourfarm.org
Our Farmworker Emergency Fund is Now Open!
Our Farmworker Emergency Fund is now open for requests! The form and more information can be found here.
This emergency fund was born from the reality that we live and work within systems built on exploitation, and that equity means moving money and resources toward those who make life possible by growing your food, yet are often left behind. A just agricultural future includes care for the people growing our food and medicine. It’s a small, grassroots way to show up for the people who feed us because no one should have to choose between healing and paying rent. Most farmers don’t get sick leave while already being underpaid. Most don’t have insurance or access to needed resources. Our bodies are our tools, and when they’re injured, everything stops.
Applicants must be currently working, interning, or apprenticing on a farm they do not own. Farmworkers must be experiencing an emergency, for example: injury, urgent car repairs, loss of work, legal fees, lack of appropriate gear. More details on eligibility can be found in the request form. Farmworkers can request up to $500 in emergency funding, and funds will be dispersed through a random selection.
The request form will close on March 23 and the first round of funds will be dispersed by April 6.
You can also support this fund by purchasing our resources or by making an individual contribution via Venmo (@notourfarm) or Paypal. To send a check, please contact us directly at general@notourfarm.org.
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¡Nuestro Fondo de Emergencia para Trabajadores Agrícolas ya está abierto para solicitudes! La solicitud y más información se encuentran aquí.
Este fondo de emergencia nace de la realidad de que vivimos y trabajamos dentro de sistemas construidos sobre la explotación, y que la equidad implica mover dinero y recursos hacia quienes hacen posible la vida al cultivar nuestros alimentos y aun así muches se quedan atrás. Un futuro agrícola justo incluye el cuidado de les personas que cultivan nuestra comida y nuestra medicina. Es una forma pequeña y comunitaria de hacernos presentes por quienes nos alimentan, porque nadie debería tener que elegir entre sanar y pagar la renta. La mayoría de les agricultores no reciben descanso médico y ya de por si están mal pagades. Muches no tienen seguro ni acceso a los recursos que necesitan. Nuestros cuerpos son nuestras herramientas y cuando se lesionan, todo se detiene.
Les personas solicitantes deben estar actualmente trabajando, haciendo pasantía o un aprendizaje en una granja que no sea de su propiedad. Les trabajadores agrícolas deben estar atravesando una emergencia, por ejemplo: una lesión, reparaciones urgentes de su automóvil, pérdida de trabajo, gastos legales o falta de equipo adecuado. Puedes encontrar más detalles sobre los requisitos de elegibilidad en el formulario de solicitud.
Les trabajadores agrícolas pueden solicitar hasta $500 en fondos de emergencia, y los fondos se asignan mediante una selección al azar.
El formulario de solicitud cerrará el 23 de marzo y la primera ronda de fondos se distribuye antes del 5 de abril.
También puedes apoyar este fondo comprando nuestros recursos o haciendo una contribución individual a través de Venmo (@notourfarm) o PayPal. Para enviar un cheque, por favor contáctanos directamente en general@notourfarm.org
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About the Farmworker Emergency Fund
Dear NOF community,
Not Our Farm is excited to share that we are launching a farmworker emergency fund in early March 2026. Currently, we are requesting people to support by purchasing resources and making individual donations. You can purchase resources at the link in our bio and here: www.notourfarm.org/resources
This fund was born from the reality that we live and work within systems built on exploitation, and that equity means moving money and resources toward those who make life possible by growing your food, yet are often left behind. A just agricultural future includes care for the people growing our food and medicine. It’s a small, grassroots way to show up for the people who feed us because no one should have to choose between healing and paying rent. Most farmers don’t get sick leave while already being underpaid. Most don’t have insurance or access to needed resources. Our bodies are our tools, and when they’re injured, everything stops.
The first round of applications for this emergency fund will open in early March and the first round of funds will be dispersed in early April. Applicants must be currently working, interning, or apprenticing on a farm they do not own. Farmworkers must be experiencing an emergency, for example: injury, urgent car repairs, loss of work, legal fees, lack of appropriate gear. Farmworkers will be able to request up to $500 in emergency funding, and funds will be dispersed through a random selection. More details about eligibility will be provided in the forthcoming application form.
Please purchase our resources! Since last summer, we have been putting all proceeds from the sales of our resources and bumper stickers toward the emergency fund, along with any honorariums from our speaking engagements. Consider buying bulk copies of our books and zines, too. For example, if you run a farmer training program, buy our worker zine + Bathrooms & Dignity book for your apprentices. If you are organizing a conference or gathering, consider our zines for your book store. And if you’re a farm owner, adorn your packshed or break area with our Cooling Foods poster.
You can also support this fund by making an individual contribution via Venmo (@notourfarm) or Paypal (put fef in the description)