Food Finance Institute

A Food Finance Institute webinar, “Managing Risk in a Time of Uncertainty,” examined scenario planning and how food and farm businesses can manage risk.

The Food Finance Institute (FFI) announced a partnership with the North American Food Systems Network (NAFSN), a professional association.

Food and farm businesses and experts gathered Sept. 16–18 for FFI’s fourth annual Food Finance Forum and Expo to advance the sector.

Anna Thomas is an entrepreneur and finance professional who has experience building and scaling food businesses. Her work focuses on helping farm and food businesses.

Caroline Bowker develops and supports educational programs, events, and outreach initiatives that connect food and farm entrepreneurs with resources.

Jackie Lalley is a mission-driven professional with nonprofit, philanthropic, government, and private-sector experience originating in communications.

Janel Hutchison is a nonprofit professional with more than 15 years of experience designing and delivering community-based programs across the arts and education.

The Food Finance Institute envisions a world where resilient food and farm businesses anchor vibrant communities and a thriving planet. It helps food and farm businesses.

The page promotes podcast episodes featuring success stories and live and on-demand training through the Learning Center to grow food businesses.

The page lists Midwest Farm Report items dated Sept. 19, 2026, Aug. 30, 2026, and Aug. 19, 2026, with options to read or listen.

The Food Finance Institute envisions a world where resilient food and farm businesses anchor vibrant communities and a thriving planet.

Helping food and farm businesses get profitable and raise money through training, connections, and on-demand digital resources.