Viva Farms’ future is uncertain. Following recent Executive Orders and changes in the priorities of the federal government, many of our committed and contractually-bound funds are still inaccessible. We are 70% federally funded and have been long-time partners to the USDA; losing this significant portion of our funding could result in limiting our programming and significantly reducing our staff in 2025. Losing any more of it would be detrimental to the future of the organization. Our primary goal is to continue the 2025 farming season for the 35 farm business incubators with as little disruption as possible. 

For years, we have leveraged our expertise and experience to contract with many government programs that pay our staff to train farmers, build creative, replicable models for food supply chains and land access, and strengthen science that supports agricultural viability. These programs also pay farmers and research scientists for their participation in scientific trials, partners for their work interpreting for Spanish-speaking growers and making what we learn together accessible to as many people as possible. 

Viva needs your help. This immediate, emergency funding will ensure Viva’s farmers can farm on-site this season, making sure organic, locally-grown food remains available to you and your family. Support Viva Farms today. Your support is more important than ever. 

We welcome conversations to learn more and engage in this problem solving. You can reach our team at [email protected] or 360-969-7191.

Last updated: 2/19/25

Other Ways to Give 

Interested in supporting Viva Farms with a will, trust or other way? Let’s talk! We would love to hear from you and brainstorm about your giving goals. Please contact our Development Manager, Danielle, at [email protected] or call  360-969-7191 x814.