In a significant move to bolster agricultural innovation and enhance the economic success of family farmers and ranchers, the National Farmers Union announced the launch of the Farmers Capital Fund. The $25 million investment initiative will support early- and growth-stage companies that drive agricultural productivity and sustainability. “We’re really pleased to publicly launch the Farmers Capital Fund and our partnership with Open Prairie to make it happen,” said NFU President Rob Larew. Jim Schultz, founder of Open Prairie, emphasized the fund’s mission to drive growth in Rural America. “Open Prairie has been around for 25 years investing in agricultural opportunities, and we are proud to have National Farmers Union and some of its member states as partners,” Schultz said. “This new fund allows us to put money to work in rural America, where we see so much underserved opportunity. Our focus is on Main Street and agricultural opportunities, technology, services, and new ideas that directly benefit farmers, ranchers and producers.”
