Grower standing in a shade structure behind a row of vertically oriented mushroom logs, with additional logs stacked behind him.

A 2024 Catalyzing Agroforestry Grant Program (CAGP) recipient gives a tour of his Shiitake mushroom log setup. The CAGP supports farmers and forest landowners in implementing agroforestry practices including alley cropping, forest farming, food forests, riparian buffers, silvopasture, and windbreaks.

Photo Credit: NC Alternative Crops & Organics Program 2025

Catalyzing Agroforestry Grant Program

The 2026 cycle of the Catalyzing Agroforestry Grant Program (CAGP) is open for applications!

Farmers and Forest Landowners: Submit your proposal before the March 3, 2026 deadline. Learn more about CAGP and other programs, and apply for the grant on the Catalyzing Agroforestry website.

Image describing the CAGP program which provides direct support and technical assistance for all agroforestry practices in all US states. The deadline for applying is March 3, 2026

Seedling 6-packs of Aronia and Quince in a lighted growth chamber.

Nursery stock of a 2025 CAGP recipient. Grant funds are currently supporting the expansion of this operation to increase future agroforestry production.

Photo Credit: NC Alternative Crops & Organics Program 2025

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