GROW your AgriRoots

GROW Your AgriRoots Contest

Are you a beginning farmer, rancher, or agribusiness owner working hard to be outstanding in your field?

Then we encourage you to apply to the GROW Your AgriRoots contest for agricultural operators who are at the beginning of their operation!

This contest was established to honor outstanding beginning agribusiness owner-operators within the agriculture community who excel in their field. Selection of winners is based on efforts in agriculture, financial character, leadership, community involvement, participation in continuing education or training, and sustainability practices.

New in 2024

Up to $50,000 in prize money awarded! The contest will offer two separate categories:

Award Category (Contest Criteria) - Eligible applicants must have between two and ten years of experience in farming, ranching or owning their own agribusiness and MUST be current or former Capital Farm Credit member to apply.

Grant Category (Contest Criteria) - Eligible applicants must be a beginning farmer, rancher or agribusiness owner with less than two years' experience in managing their own agricultural operation or be in the process of starting an operation within the calendar year as of September 30, 2024. Grant applicants are not required to be Capital Farm Credit customers but must reside in Capital Farm Credit’s territory (link to map).

*Up to two, $10,000 prizes will be awarded to winners in each category. Other top five finalists in each category will receive a $1,000 award.

Applications are now closed.

Have more questions? FAQ's can be found here!

2023 GROW Your AgriRoots Winner: Blake and Stephanie Branson of Lone Star Oyster Co.