Working Directly with Farmers
We have been building relationships with small farms and independent food producers across the U.S. since 1998. Your business with us supports their economic sustainability. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships with growers of unique produce who are strong stewards of the land.
70+ Farm Partners
Tens of Millions of Servings Purchased
75% 5+ Years of Partnership
The FruitGuys Community Fund
Sustainability Grants to Small Farms
The FruitGuys Community Fund was founded in 2012 to provide annual grant awards to small farms to support sustainable agriculture projects that have large positive impacts on the environment, local food systems, and farm diversity. The Fund is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization under fiscal sponsorship of Community Initiatives. The FruitGuys covers all administrative and staffing costs in addition to contributing to the annual budget. Grantees undergo an independent selection process and farms both in and outside The FruitGuys supply network are eligible to apply.
Get Involved
- Donate – Take an active role in strengthening the success of small sustainable farms.
- Volunteer – Our volunteer grant review committee includes small farm advocates from the general public. Help choose next year’s grantees!
- Apply – Spread the word to eligible farms to apply in January for grants up to $5,000 for sustainability projects.
The FruitGuys Blog

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