(Washington, D.C., July 16, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development today announced the certification of the Farmers Innovation Fund as a Rural Business Investment Company, expanding private-sector investment opportunities for innovative agricultural businesses serving rural America.

“Under President Trump’s leadership, USDA is putting farmers first and driving investment to rural communities to ensure American agriculture leads the world in innovation,” said Rural Development Deputy Under Secretary Joe Gilson. “The Farmers Innovation Fund is a prime example of how this Administration is harnessing private capital and the ingenuity of American producers to build the next generation of agricultural technology right here at home, strengthening rural communities and our nation’s food security in the process.”

To learn more, read the full News Release.