Become A Local Food Hero
Work with a Local Food Hero

Partner With Us to Transform Communities Through Regenerative Agriculture

Multiple partnership opportunities to support veteran agricultural training while achieving your organization's community impact goals

Schedule Partnership Discussion
Invite Us to Your Event
Download Partnership Packet (PDF)
  • Invite Local Food Heroes to Your Event

The Easiest Way to Start: Let us set up our educational and fundraising table at your next event, farmers market, or storefront location.

What We Bring:

  • Professional display showcasing the Local Food Heroes program
  • Trained representatives to engage with your community
  • Educational materials about regenerative agriculture
  • Locally-grown products from our Sweet Bulb brand
  • Zero burden on your staff or resources

Perfect For: Farmers markets, corporate events, community festivals, retail locations, municipal events

Why the Mobile Tool Library Innovation Matters

Your partnership helps develop the missing link in agricultural education: trained professionals with the right equipment showing up locally to help implement.

While courses teaching agricultural knowledge exist, and quality equipment is available (though expensive), what’s missing is trained people with equipment showing up in communities. The Mobile Tool Library service business model is our solution.

Your Investment Develops:

  • Veterans trained in both agricultural skills AND business operations
  • Mobile service units equipped with professional tools
  • Replicable business models for program graduates
  • Research validating market viability (USDA-funded)
  • Sustainable employment pathways in regenerative agriculture
  • Infrastructure serving families, schools, churches, and municipalities

Corporate partners can later utilize these services at their properties while also supporting the development of this innovative model. Some partners invest financially, others provide land or employment opportunities, and many do both.

Schedule Partnership Discussion
  • Choose How You Want to Make an Impact

Event & Marketplace
Partnerships

(Easiest Start)

  • Host our table at your events or location
  • No cost, no commitment
  • We handle everything
  • Your community learns about local food security
  • Option to purchase Sweet Bulb products for employees/members

Veteran Training Sponsorships

(Direct Impact)

Support veterans transitioning to agricultural careers through structured sponsorship tiers:

Champion Sponsor
$50,000

• Fully funds Lead Farmer position enabling all training operations

• OR supports multiple veterans' complete training

• Company recognition as Lead Training Partner

• Quarterly impact reports with veteran stories

• Employee volunteer opportunities

• First access to program graduates for hiring
Leader Sponsor
$25,000

• Sponsors Agricultural Apprentice position (paid training)

• OR provides essential program equipment and infrastructure

• Recognition on all program materials

• Bi-annual impact updates

• Employee workshop opportunities
Supporter Sponsor
$10,000

• Sponsors 1 veteran's complete seasonal training

• Covers specialized workshop series

• Website and event recognition

• Annual impact report

• Sweet Bulb corporate gifts
Community Partner
$5,000

• Supports program operations and facility maintenance

• Enables scholarship opportunities

• Newsletter recognition

• Program updates
Friend
$1,000

• General program support

• Helps maintain training facilities

• Annual recognition

Corporate Hiring
Pipeline

(Future Workforce)

  • Access to trained veterans with agricultural expertise
  • Graduates skilled in regenerative practices and business operations
  • Customized training modules for your specific needs

Land Partnerships

(Property Enhancement)

  • Transform unused institutional land into productive agricultural space.
Learn More About Our 5-Year Land Partnership Program

Urgent Need: Building 2027 Operations

Why Your Support Matters Now

The Reality: Our USDA grant funds program development through November 2026. To continue training veterans and serving our community in 2027 and beyond, we need to build sustainable operations now. Fundraising today ensures tomorrow’s impact.

2027 Sustainability Model

  • $50,000-100,000 annual grants and donations (YOU)
  • $50,000 agricultural revenue (Hot Garlic Sauce, produce sales)
  • Mobile Tool Library service revenue (growing)
  • Family farm partnerships (expanding network)

What We're Building Together

  • Flagship training site at Veterans Haven North
  • 10-15 veterans trained annually in regenerative agriculture
  • Mobile Tool Library service businesses supporting families
  • Garden Education Centers serving communities
  • Sustainable employment pathways for veterans

Your Investment Today

  • $250 = Workshop series for 10 community members
  • $1,000 = Volunteer program support for one season
  • $2,500 = Equipment and infrastructure maintenance
  • $10,000 = Complete seasonal training for one veteran
  • $40,000 = Full-year paid Agricultural Apprentice position
  • $65,000 = Lead Farmer enabling all training operations
Schedule Partnership Discussion

Program Validation & Foundation

USDA Grant Recognition

$250,000 USDA Northeast SARE Farming Community Grant validates our approach and ensures professional standards during development phase (June 2025 – November 2026).

Current Operations:

  • Flagship Location: Veterans Haven North, Glen Gardner (concept under development since 2023, formal launch Spring 2026)
  • Expansion Site: Flemington location launching Spring 2027
  • Training Pipeline: Workshop → Volunteer → Paid Apprenticeship pathway
  • Community Impact: Building network throughout Hunterdon County

The Training Pathway:

  1. Monthly workshops (open community education)
  2. Volunteer program (hands-on experience)
  3. Invitation to paid Agricultural Apprentice position ($40,000+)
  4. Business development and Mobile Tool Library certification
  5. Independent business launch or continued agricultural employment

What Your Organization Gains

For Corporations:

  • Employee engagement opportunities
  • Regenerative agriculture and community impact
    objectives met
  • Local community visibility
  • Tax-deductible contributions (501c3)
  • Veteran workforce development

For Municipalities:

  • Community food security improvements
  • Veteran services without budget impact
  • Green space activation
  • Educational programs for residents at no cost
  • Economic development through small business creation

For Institutions:

  • Campus/property enhancement
  • Educational opportunities for students
  • Fresh produce for food services
  • Regenerative agriculture demonstration
  • Community partnership visibility

For Retail/Events:

  • Customer engagement and foot traffic
  • Community goodwill
  • Differentiation from competitors
  • No-cost value addition
  • Support for local veterans

Three Ways to Get Started

Option 1:

  • Quick Start - Invite Us
    to Your Event
  • Perfect for: Retailers, event organizers, farmers markets Timeline: Can begin within 1 week Commitment: One-time or recurring

Option 2:

  • Strategic Partnership - Sponsor Veterans
  • Perfect for: Corporations, foundations, service organizations Timeline: Immediate impact on 2026-2027 training Commitment: One-time or annual

Option 3:

  • Learn More - Download Our Partnership Packet
  • Perfect for: Organizations exploring options or sharing with colleagues Timeline: Immediate download Commitment: None
Download Partnership Packet (PDF)

Let’s Discuss Your Partnership Goals

  • Partnership Inquiry Form

Host Local Food Heroes at Your Event

  • Event Invitation Form

This material is based upon work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, through the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under subaward number CNE25-001.

Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.