Organic fund offers loans of up to £25k

ORGANIC and ecological farmers can now access interest-free, unsecured loans of up to £25,000 following the relaunch of the charitable Dean Organic Fund.

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Run by the Organic Research Centre, the fund was established by Jennie Bone, a passionate organic farmer who wanted to create a legacy for conservation and organic farming methods.

The loans are available to small or start-up farming businesses who might otherwise struggle to secure commercial funding. Terms range from two to five years, with loans from £5,000 to £25,000.

Chris Jones, adviser to the Dean Organic Fund, explained: “We are looking to make a big impact, and support a wide variety of enterprises founded on organic farming principles. The Fund is open to applicants from all walks of life, and may just provide that turn-key investment to a well-founded enterprise.”