# Farm of the Future (10.230)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/10-230-farm-of-the-future/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

Farm of the Future is run by Department of Agriculture. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $8.6 million in 2 grants, about $4.3 million per award.

## Objectives

Farm of the Future is a competitive grant program that establishes an agricultural test bed and demonstration site. Farm of the Future seeks to launch this rural test bed for precision agriculture, smart automation, and data connectivity and transfer to demonstrate best practices in production agriculture and animal systems that enhance sustainability and farm profitability. The test bed will evaluate smart technologies [autonomous robotics, remote sensing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, Internet of Things, unmanned aerial systems (UAS), satellites], to provide accessible, data-driven solutions that support resilient agricultural and value-added practices. The Farm of the Future seeks to optimize agricultural productivity, environmental health, and natural resources management.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $0 | 0 |
| 2022 | $3.9 million | 1 |
| 2023 | $4.7 million | 2 |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 |
| 2025 | $0 | 0 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois | Illinois | $4.3 million |
| Cornell University | New York | $4.3 million |