Land, Loans & Grants:
The 3-Day Farm Funding Challenge
Find the Money. Secure the Land. Grow Your Farm.
You know exactly what you want for your farm—but where do you find the funding to make it happen?
Maybe you’ve spent hours searching for grants, loans, or creative financing options, only to feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of what you actually qualify for.
You’re not alone. Many small-scale farmers and land seekers struggle to access the capital, equipment, and land they need—but the good news is, there are solutions!
That’s why I created Land, Loans, & Grants: The 3-Day Farm Funding Challenge—a free, live challenge designed to help you break through barriers and start securing the funding you need.
Based on feedback from the first month’s challenge, we’ll be offering this MONTHLY in both Spanish and English.
Live sessions take place from 12-1 p.m. CST via Zoom. See below for upcoming session dates for your preferred language.
What You’ll Learn in Just 3 Days
Day 1:
Discovering the Money
Where to find grants, loans, and creative funding sources
Understanding eligibility requirements and how to position yourself for success
Day 2:
Using AI to Find & Apply for Funding
Learn how AI tools (like ChatGPT) can simplify your search for grants and financing
Get a step-by-step walkthrough on using AI to help with application writing, business plans, and strategy
Day 3:
Mastering Money & Mindset for Long-Term Success
How financial literacy strengthens your farm business for the long run
Key behavioral psychology principles to help you stop overthinking, take action, and build habits for financial success
Who This Challenge is For
- You have farming experience and are ready to purchase land, equipment, or grow your business but need financial support.
- You know what you want, but you’re struggling to find the right funding or figure out where to start.
- You want to learn practical AI tools, financial strategies, and mindset shifts to take action toward funding your farm.
- You’re excited to join a community of like-minded farmers working toward the same goal!
How It Works
- Live 3-Day Challenge – Join live each day for a 60-minute session with hands-on learning & interactive exercises.
- Private Community – Connect with other farmers going through the challenge with you.
- No Replay Access – Can’t join live? No worries—you can join us the following month for our next free challenge.
- No Cost to Join – This challenge is 100% free, but you must register to get access!
Ready to Fund Your Farm? Join the Challenge Now!
Spots are limited. Don’t miss out! Registration for our challenge closes a few days before so that we can send you materials ahead of time and so that you have the best learning experience. See below for upcoming Challenge dates in both English and Spanish:
April 1st, 2nd, 3rd - English 12:00-1:00 p.m. CST
April 28th, 30th, & May 2nd - Español 12:00-1:00 p.m. CST
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What if I can’t attend live?
A: No worries! You can sign up for next month’s free challenge.
Q: Is this really free?
A: Yes! The 3-day challenge is completely free. The goal is to help you get clarity on funding options so you can take action.
Q: Will you be selling something?
A: At the end of the challenge, I’ll introduce additional ways that you can engage with Mezclada’s ecosystem of resources and other services that I offer. But the challenge itself is 100% free with zero obligation to engage with any of our paid offerings.
ABOUT YOUR HOST, EMILY
Emily Reno is a farmer, consultant, and educator dedicated to helping aspiring farm owners secure land, access funding, and build financially resilient farm businesses. With over a decade of experience in food systems planning, sustainable agriculture, and business coaching, she has worked with countless farmers to navigate the complex landscape of land access, financing, and business development.
As the founder of Mezclada, Emily brings a holistic, practical, and community-driven approach to farm business success. She understands firsthand the challenges that farmers face when trying to secure capital, access resources, and balance financial sustainability with their passion for growing food.
In this challenge, Emily combines her deep knowledge of farm financing, behavioral psychology, and AI-powered tools to help you move past the overwhelm and take real, tangible steps toward funding your farm.
When she’s not working with farmers, Emily is leading strategic initiatives for food councils, advocating for local food systems, and designing innovative solutions for small-scale and beginning farmers. She believes that with the right tools, mindset, and support, you can turn your farm vision into a thriving reality.
