Featherman Blog - small farm financing

A Brief History of the Featherman Plucker

Featherman Plucker - David Schafer

It all started in 1994 with a reluctant “yes.” My beef and lamb customers had been asking for chickens for years. I knew the pastured poultry model, but no one in our area wanted to raise them. Finally, I ordered 100 chicks, built a small pen, and scrounged for used equipment. At the close-out sale […]

Funding the Future of Small Farms: Featherman’s Financing & Grant Partners

Small Family Farm Financing

Equipping your farm shouldn’t come with guesswork or overwhelm. That’s why we’ve built trusted partnerships to help you secure small farm financing and agriculture grants — especially for small, growing, and veteran-led farms. Whether you’re buying your first scalder or investing in a full setup, these financing and grant programs can make it possible. Small […]