ShadeFund

A joint project of The Conservation Fund
and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities

RETRIEVE PASSWORD

ShadeFund provides small loans to green entrepreneurs who are good stewards of farmland and forestland
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  • Mercedes-Benz USA and The Conservation Fund Kick-Start Initiative
    Supporting green entrepreneurs.
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  • Frequently Asked Questions
    Insights into ShadeFund’s mission.
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Bluebird Hill Farm
"The family farm is a labor of love; for the land, the environment, and our American tradition of home and community, " Norma DeCamp Burns, owner.
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Bluebird Hill Farm

We need $25000 to purchase a specially designed harvester and a large capacity steam distiller

BUSINESS CATEGORY
Farming

LOCATION
Bennett,NC


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City Bench
Connecticut brothers Ted and Zeb Esselstyn, co-founders of City Bench, create one-of-a kind furniture from unwanted urban trees.
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City Bench

We need $25000 to purchase a a Wood-Mizer portable sawmill to continue creating these unique works of art.

BUSINESS CATEGORY
Wood Goods

LOCATION
Higganum,CT


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Fern Studios
Fern Studios sells stunning heirloom-quality tables, lamps and other furniture made from sustainably sourced American hardwoods.
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Fern Studios

We need $2500 to purchase a renovation for a 19th century barn interior and turn it into a wood-working station.

BUSINESS CATEGORY
Wood Goods

LOCATION
Germantown,NY


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New Beat Farm
New Beat Farm is a MOFGA Certified organic farm growing vegetables, flowers and herbs in the heart of Waldo counties rich agricultural community.
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New Beat Farm

We need $4000 to purchase a an in-field skidded 21’ X 96’ production greenhouse.

BUSINESS CATEGORY
Farming

LOCATION
Knox,ME


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Supporters


  • Swati Rayasam

    the future of our country rests on the development of a robust green economy.


  • esmith

    I give because I love seeing old stuff turn into new stuff.

    1200


  • jmeredith

    I like the idea of giving a leg-up to green entrepreneurs. Plus I LOVE the products that City Bench and Bluebird Hill Farms are creating. Lavender oil stocking stuffers for the holidays anyone?

    1000


  • kubersax

    I give because I believe in sustainability for our environment.

    1000