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Stray Acres Consulting helps farmers and agricultural organizations secure funding through grants, partnerships and donors. We are committed to sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, and rural development.

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Founded by Juan Whiting, Stray Acres Consulting is dedicated to empowering farmers and ranchers through expert grant writing and funding strategies. Our commitment to sustainable agriculture drives our mission to enhance food systems and foster community development.
$ 0 Million Secured in 2024

In 2024, Stray Acres successfully secured 5 million dollars in funding for our clients, showcasing our commitment to excellence.

$ 1 M+ Secured TD
Our mission is to connect agricultural innovators with essential financial resources, enhancing food systems and promoting rural development.
~ 0 week average turnaround

Most services have an average turnaround time of 6 weeks, ensuring efficiency and clarity in our processes. Core values: sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, rural development.

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Juan Whiting, our founder, brings a wealth of experience as a fourth-generation farmer and U.S. Army Civil Affairs Officer.
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Discover innovative strategies to fund your agricultural projects. ‘Holistic Funding Approach’ provides techniques for securing  grants and fostering sustainable growth. Learn how to enhance your food systems and drive community development.

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Empowering Agriculture Through Expert Consulting Services

At Stray Acres Consulting, we understand the unique challenges faced by farmers and agricultural organizations. Our specialized consulting services are designed to help you navigate the complex world of agricultural funding and secure the resources you need to thrive. We are committed to your success.
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Grant Writing Services
Our expert grant writing services significantly increase your chances of securing funding through USDA grants. We provide tailored proposals and ongoing support throughout the application process.
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Sustainable Agriculture Solutions
Beyond grants, we offer consulting on sustainable practices, helping you secure funding for eco-friendly initiatives and long-term resilience in a changing climate.
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Funding Strategy Development
We assist in developing effective funding strategies that align with your goals and funding source requirements. Our customized strategies provide expert insights into available opportunities.
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What our clients' say

Mustang Heritage Foundation

Juan worked tirelessly with us on putting together a complex federal grant proposal on a very short timeline that was successful in securing $4mil for our organization. He really dove in to understand our work and mission and was patient with us as we learned along the way.

BioFluf

Juan was critical in the coordination and development of our $3,000,000 Grant application. He succesfully mediated and synthisized the narrative from a collection prepared by 3 different organizations into a concise and thorough presentation of our project. We could not have submitted in the Grant in our intense time frame of two weeks without Juan’s support and guidance. We will definitely hire Juan in the development of our future Grant proposals.

Producers Market

Juan is an exceptional grant writer and facilitator in the grant space. He has extensive experience in the agriculture sector both in the US and foreign grant authorities. His experience was particularly useful in his understanding of the process and all the intricacies involved, which can be a challenge for anyone new to the space. Juan is also a delight to work with. He’s a leader who can mobilize and facilitate the entire grant submission process in addition to being a hands-on writer. We wouldn’t have been able to have made the progress without him.I look forward to working with Juan in the future and recommend him to others.