Farms, Fisheries, & Forestry

"Working with Walden has been great, because for our family, coming into the opportunity to buy a place of our own finally in mid-life, having mostly farmed for a lot of our lives, we didn't have a lot of capital to run out there and buy a farm. Having a big part of our business be related to solar grazing, normal financing through the Farm Services Agency wasn't available to us in the same way it would've otherwise been...and Walden was willing to be flexible and see the value in this kind of unique business model."

"This unique bank you have created was a perfect match for what I needed and will have a lasting positive influence on the community for a long time to come. The property I purchased was unique with a unique set of challenges during the purchasing process. When I say Patrick went above and beyond what I would think his role would be, I'm underselling his help. This is a life changing project for me, so his help literally changed the course of my future."

"I consider myself a Walden evangelist, no doubt about it. We would not be where we are right now with them, especially with our terrible fire...It was a nightmare scenario for any small business owner, but Walden was with us every step of the way...We are more passionate than ever about helping our communities have more convenient access to local, healthy, and sustainable foods and Walden plays a major role in making it a reality."

“It's one thing to eat local and organic and wear natural fibers, but what is your money funding while it sits in your bank!?"

“Agriculture is really going through a lot changes, and we are so grateful to have found a financial partner that understands and wants to help us succeed. We have reduced our fuel use, expanded our ability to get our cows outside more of the time, and under cover and comfortable when the weather is harsh…just to recall a few changes we’ve been able to realize with Walden Mutual’s help.  Our kids are happier and pleased with the changes we are making and with their involvement on the farm, too, and that says it all! You guys are great!”