Access to financing is one of the major obstacles in agricultural entrepreneurship. Increasing the variety and accessibility of financing instruments can have major impact on the length and robustness of global supply chains, the extent of inclusion of economic bottom tier into mainstream economy, and provide the spark that can tip local economies into self-sustainment. In this session we will collect in one place, and discuss, some of the innovative financing models being used in the field. Presented by the US Department of Commerce.