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Stray Acres Consulting helps farmers and agricultural organizations secure funding, build partnerships, and develop sustainable strategies for long-term growth.

We are committed to strengthening agriculture through climate resilience, rural development, and intentional stewardship.

Agricultural Funding & Strategic Consulting

We believe successful funding strategies go beyond individual grants. Our approach focuses on long-term sustainability, partnership development, and aligning funding opportunities with the real needs of agricultural organizations and rural communities.

$ 0 Million Secured in 2025

In 2025, Stray Acres successfully secured 3.5 million dollars in funding for our clients, showcasing our commitment to excellence.

$ 1 + Secured To Date

Stray Acres has led out in securing major research funding for businesses and institutions, marketing grants,  conservation grants, agricultural training and extension, major infrastructure and equipment grants (i.e. solar, meat processing, indoor growing facilities). 

~ 0 week average turnaround

Most services have an average turnaround time of approximately 6 weeks, ensuring efficiency and clarity throughout the funding process. Core values: sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, rural development.

4 th Generation Farmer

Juan Whiting, our founder, brings a wealth of experience as a fourth-generation farmer and U.S. Army Civil Affairs Officer.

Juan Whiting of Stray Acres Consulting supporting agricultural funding and rural development initiatives
A high-quality, eye-level shot of the book 'Holistic Funding Approach' by Juan Whiting, with a soft-focus background of a lush, green farm field at sunrise.

Unlock for Agriculture

Discover practical strategies for funding agricultural projects, strengthening food systems, and supporting sustainable rural development. Holistic Funding Approach explores grant funding, long-term planning, and community-centered growth initiatives.

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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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Agricultural Grant Writing
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.
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.
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.

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 successfully mediated and synthesized 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.

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