CDFA: Bipartisan Plan Would Support Manufacturers, First-Time Farmers
As the nation prepares to celebrate Manufacturing Day and National Farmer’s Day, CDFA is again urging federal policymakers to pass the Modernizing Agricultural and Manufacturing Bonds Act (MAMBA), which would enact bond financing reform for first-time farmers and smaller manufacturers. In an editorial, CDFA President and CEO Toby Rittner writes that the reforms proposed by MAMBA are especially important to underserved communities, including much of rural America. Rittner calls MAMBA a “smart, bipartisan plan.”
Financing for Regenerative AgricultureMembers only 
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Production methods such as regenerative agriculture are associated with climate adaptation and resilience. Such methods offer the best path forward to preserving long-term viability of an industry that is foundational to basic societal needs. From a financier’s perspective, regenerative agriculture provides a way to maintain the commercial opportunity in agriculture via adaptation to changing climate conditions. By investing in regenerative agriculture now, financiers can proactively adapt food and agricultural value chain investments to changing climate conditions and take advantage of potential opportunities in transition investing.
National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling OrganicsMembers only Login
The Strategy will help the U.S. meet its National Food Loss and Waste Reduction Goal, to halve food loss and waste by 2030 and contribute to achieving the National Recycling Goal to achieve a 50% recycling rate by 2030, as well as contribute to the global achievement of the United Nations SDG Target. These efforts are part of the Administration’s whole-of-government methane strategy—including actions to cut emissions from landfills and food waste, agriculture, the oil and gas sector, abandoned mines, and other major sources, while improving measurement and monitoring—to fulfill the Global Methane Pledge, which aims to reduce anthropogenic methane emissions by at least 30% by 2030 from 2020 levels.
CDFA Food Systems Finance Webinar Series: Navigating Access to Capital Networks in the Food System
April 29, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern
During this installment of the CDFA Food Systems Finance Webinar Series, we’ll explore key networks providing essential funding and resources to support the growth of businesses and projects across the food system. From farmers and food processors to food hubs, learn how these networks are unlocking financial resources, fostering partnerships, and driving transformative change by increasing capital access. Gain insights into strategies that help food system entrepreneurs tap into these networks for sustainable growth and innovation.
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CDFA Food Systems Finance Webinar Series: Leveraging Federal Support Tools for Food Systems Investment
June 24, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern
During this installment of the CDFA Food Systems Finance Webinar Series, we’ll explore key federal programs and networks, and learn how these resources help underserved food system businesses access funding, navigate grants, and accelerate transformative projects. Gain insights into how these networks foster innovation, expand market access, and strengthen community-based initiatives, empowering small and midsized entrepreneurs to thrive while driving meaningful change in the food system.
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CDFA Food Systems Finance Webinar Series: Revitalizing Communities Through Food Systems Redevelopment
September 30, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern
During this installment of the CDFA Food Systems Finance Webinar Series, we will discuss the partnerships and funding streams that support these projects, showcasing successful examples of how food systems can be integrated into broader planning and economic development strategies. Whether you are a developer, lender, community leader, or policymaker, this session offers valuable insights into the power of redevelopment to drive sustainable, community-driven solutions.
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CDFA Food Systems Finance Webinar Series: Evaluating Success: Exploring Key Partnerships and Frameworks for Food Systems Financing
November 25, 22025
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern
During this final session of the 2025 CDFA Food Systems Finance Webinar Series, we’ll explore how to navigate the complexities of combining multiple funding sources into a holistic financial model. We’ll highlight the key players, networks, and frameworks in structuring successful food system financing deals, while discussing how partnership strategies can secure funding, mitigate risk, and maximize impact. Whether you're an entrepreneur or an investor, this session will provide the tools and insights to evaluate, assess, and build sustainable funding strategies for food system projects.
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