Farm & Food Business Resources
AIM’s Farm & Food Business Resources support food and agricultural business growth to strengthen California’s regional food system.
AIM offers several different levels of support for small to midsized agriculture and food businesses. This includes financial investment, technical assistance, mentorship, and peer network building.
Our Programs
AIM operates three programs geared toward producers within their first five years of operation. These programs provide financial, technical, and marketing support to foster sustainable growth, expand market opportunities, and strengthen local food systems. Additional programming is available to businesses at any stage.
Farmer Incubator Booth
The Farmer Incubator Booth brings new farmers into our markets, free of charge. AIM partners with Kitchen Table Advisors (KTA) and Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association (ALBA) to create new agriculture business.
Food Maker Incubator Booth
The Food Maker Incubator Booth brings Marin food businesses into our Marin markets, free of charge. We focus on uplifting West Marin, Marin City, San Rafael's Canal neighborhood, and Southern Novato food makers.
Market Access Fund
The Market Access Fund is designed to grow existing Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC)-owned businesses who have been in AIM markets less than five years. Many Incubator Booth graduates use this program as a next step in their growth.
Technical Assistance and Education
Technical Assistance and Education is a series of webinars and an annual in-person Resource Fair. These resources are for all farmers and food makers—all business stages, whether or not they participate in AIM farmers markets.