"We have had a difficult time securing funding for expansion projects in the past, as most big lenders aren't geared towards small farms. Gaining access to funding through FFF has enabled us to invest in our business expansion to continue growing for our community."

"More than any other financial institution, the Fair Finance Fund understood our motivations and the positive impact our business aims to have. Because of this, they are now a key partner in helping our business' profits grow and growing our environment and social impact."

“We were attracted to Fair Finance because of its mission to support local food production systems in line with our values and the needs of our business. We appreciated that Fair Finance was willing to work with us even in our very early stages of infrastructure build-up.”

“We choose the Fair Finance Fund because they support our firm belief that business can be done more ethically and sustainably. This loan will allow us to expand our business and do it more responsibly, both financially and in an environmentally friendly way.”

“Access to land and capital was a huge barrier to being able to own my farm. After securing rental land I applied for a loan for some start up funds. As a one woman, two pony operation this will make a huge difference to the on farm efficiency.”

“I was very pleased that the Fair Finance Fund took the time to truly understand Eat the Fish. The application process was even enjoyable, it was a unique experience. I felt like they were in my corner from the start, invested in the goals we seek to achieve in our community.”

“The Fair Finance Fund has been a game changer! We will be able to grow flowers year-round in Eastern Ontario and bring beauty to the lives of our employees and community. We value people, the planet, and plants and we are thrilled to be working with an organization that shares similar values.”

“We chose the Fair Finance Fund as our first loan partner because they truly understood that as an Indigenous Women lead social enterprise, we were different. They believed in our vision right from the start, and they wanted to help us grow.”

“We chose the Fair Finance Fund because the fund aligns with our goals- sustainability and community involvement. We now have the tools to grow our business, reduce our carbon footprint and share our energy-saving designs with others."

“I chose Fair Finance because I really love their mission of supporting organizations that have a social impact and sustainability initiatives. I also really enjoyed how well organized and thorough the Fair Finance process is, yet relatively straightforward to set up and receive the financing.“

"The Fair Finance Fund goes above and beyond to assist their clients, from the beginning stages of the loan process, to the end! We are blessed to be able to have this opportunity, to steward the funds well. This loan is helping to create and bring to pass what we envision for our property (a regenerative, reciprocal, and holistic farm and homestead) and the community at large."

The team at Barbacoa Boyz is thrilled to have successfully applied and recieved a loan from the Fair Finance Fund! They were helpful, flexible and actually understood our business model, which made the application and fund process stress-free. We’ve now been able to purchase our kitchen trailer and other business supplies and we’re doing our first vendor event this weekend. Thanks Fair Finance Fund!”

“Established in 2011, Fresh City Farms is driven by a mission to empower individuals to make positive changes in the world through food choices. They are an organic urban farm and omnichannel retailer specializing in sustainable and organic fresh food.”

“We chose to partner with FFF because our agenda to bolster the vitality of Ontario's food based companies align. This partnership with FFF will be able to open our lands to much development from sowing and harvesting market crops to providing land for community members to grow and distribute their very own produce. “