Free Resources
A curated, practical list of programs and tools we actually reference while building CropCircuit.
Government Programs
NRCS EQIP - Cost-sharing for conservation practices like fencing, cover crops, and water systems. nrcs.usda.gov/eqip
FSA Microloans - Up to $50,000 for beginning farmers with simplified paperwork. fsa.usda.gov/microloans
SARE Farmer Grants - Funding for on-farm research and practical innovation trials. sare.org/grants
Michigan MAEAP - Free environmental assurance program that helps with credibility and grant readiness. maeap.org
Soil, Learning, and Advisory
MSU Soil Test - Baseline chemistry and recommendations for practical decisions. homesoiltest.msu.edu
MSU Extension - Region-specific education and extension publications. canr.msu.edu/outreach
ATTRA / NCAT - Deep sustainable ag technical library. attra.ncat.org
Free Farm Software
Home Assistant - Local-first automation and monitoring. home-assistant.io
n8n - Workflow automation for repetitive farm admin and comms tasks. n8n.io
FarmOS - Open-source farm records and management framework. farmos.org
CropCircuit's Free Tooling
Firewood Calculator - stack volume, cord conversion, and value.
Frost Date Lookup - practical planting windows by zone.
Seed Spacing Calculator - spacing and rough output estimates.
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