Technical Assistance Network
The Partners IN Food and Farming (PIFF) Technical Assistance Network is a statewide hub that connects Indiana’s farmers, food businesses, and food system leaders with the right expertise at the right time.
Our network is built in collaboration with grassroots organizations, small farmers, small farmer- and food business–consulting businesses, regenerative agriculture specialists, and farmer mentors who share a commitment to cultivating a food system that is resilient, equitable, and flourishing, where success is measured not only in harvests and revenue, but in healthy communities, shared abundance, and lasting relationships.
Through this network, you can…
Find Support
Search our directory for experts offering one-on-one coaching, group training, or specialized services in areas like business planning, market access, cooperative formation, funding strategies, regenerative agriculture, and value chain coordination.
Join as a Provider
If you offer technical assistance in Indiana’s food system, whether you’re an experienced farmer mentor, a grassroots organizer, a regenerative ag specialist, or a small consulting business, you can apply to join our directory. This increases your visibility to farmers and food entrepreneurs who need your skills.
Build Cooperative Solutions
We recognize that collaboration creates stronger businesses and stronger communities. That’s why our network includes cooperative development specialists who can help farmers and food entrepreneurs explore shared ownership models, buying clubs, marketing co-ops, and other cooperative approaches that lower costs, share risks, and build collective power.
Get Started
Farmers and food business owners
Fill out the support request form and visit our interactive directory (coming soon!) to connect with vetted providers who match their needs.
Technical assistance providers
Fill out our online application to join our network, outlining your expertise, service area, and experience. Once approved, your profile will be searchable by farmers and food businesses across Indiana.
PIFF
We serve as the connector, making warm referrals, hosting trainings, and offering tools to ensure the match between provider and client leads to lasting success.
Together, we’re building a collaborative infrastructure where knowledge, resources, and opportunities flow like water, nourishing the roots of a food system that feeds both people and possibility.