Growers Inc

THE PROJECT EXPANDS MARKETS FOR CLIMATE-SMART ALMONDS IN CALIFORNIA AND SUPPORTS FARMERS IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING OF CLIMATE-SMART PRACTICES.

MIGRANT AND SEASONAL HEAD START

MIGRANT AND SEASONAL HEAD START

MIGRANT AND SEASONAL HEAD START

HEAD START PROGRAM & EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM

HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START

HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START

HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START

THE PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO TRANSITIONING AND ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCERS IN THE U.S. SOUTHEAST (NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA, FLORIDA, ALABAMA, MISSISSIPPI, LOUISIANA, PUERTO RICO, VIRGIN ISLANDS). THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FOR FARMER-TO-FARMER MENTORING, COMMUNITY BUILDING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND DATA AND REPORTING. THE RECIPIENT AND PARTNERS WILL PLAN, COORDINATE, AND OVERSEE ACTIVITIES SUCH AS DIRECT FARMER MENTORING, FIELD DAYS, AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS. THE GOAL OF THE AWARD IS TO HELP AGRICULTURE PRODUCERS OVERCOME BARRIERS TO ORGANIC PRODUCTION AND CERTIFICATION, INCLUDING DURING THE THREE-YEAR TRANSITION PERIOD PRIOR TO ORGANIC CERTIFICATION. RECIPIENTS WILL TRACK PROGRAM PROGRESS THROUGH DATA COLLECTION AND WILL SUBMIT QUARTERLY REPORTS. THIS PROGRAM WILL BENEFIT AGRICULTURE PRODUCERS THROUGH PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND BY CREATING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE MATERIALS (FACTSHEETS, WEBINARS) THAT WILL BE MADE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE THROUGH USDA AND OTHER CHANNELS. THE AWARD WILL RESULT IN SUBAWARDS TO ORGANIC FARMING ORGANIZATIONS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND OTHERS WHO WORK WITH FARMING COMMUNITIES. SUBAWARDEES WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CARRYING OUT ONE OR MORE PRIMARY ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS COORDINATING THE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM IN THEIR STATE OR DEVELOPING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE MATERIALS.

FERTILIZER PRODUCTION EXPANSION PROGRAM 2.0

TO CONDUCT APPROVED MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES INTENDED TO FOSTER EXPANDED EXPORTS AND MARKET DIVERSIFICATION BY ENCOURAGING THE DEVELOPMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND EXPANSION OF DIVERSE COMMERCIAL EXPORT MARKETS FOR UNITED STATES AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES AND PRODUCTS

TO CONDUCT APPROVED MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES INTENDED TO FOSTER EXPANDED EXPORTS AND MARKET DIVERSIFICATION BY ENCOURAGING THE DEVELOPMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND EXPANSION OF DIVERSE COMMERCIAL EXPORT MARKETS FOR UNITED STATES AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES AND PRODUCTS

TO CONDUCT APPROVED MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES INTENDED TO FOSTER EXPANDED EXPORTS AND MARKET DIVERSIFICATION BY ENCOURAGING THE DEVELOPMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND EXPANSION OF DIVERSE COMMERCIAL EXPORT MARKETS FOR UNITED STATES AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES AND PRODUCTS

ADVANCING SOIL HEALTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES (SHMS) THROUGH ON-FARM TRIALS IN ILLINOIS

FERTILIZER PRODUCTION EXPANSION PROGRAM

FRESH ACCESS BUCKS: INCREASING FOOD ACCESS AND FLORIDA FARMER SALES AT MARKETS STATEWIDE

THE PURPOSE OF THE FLSP PROGRAM IS TO IMPROVE FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCY BY ADDRESSING CHALLENGES AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYERS FACE WITH LABOR SHORTAGES AND INSTABILITY. THIS GRANT SUPPORTS THIS AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYER TO IMPLEMENT ROBUST LABOR STANDARDS TO PROMOTE A SAFE, HEALTHY WORK ENVIRONMENT FOR BOTH U.S. WORKERS AND WORKERS HIRED UNDER THE SEASONAL H-2A VISA PROGRAM.

TO CONDUCT APPROVED MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES INTENDED TO FOSTER EXPANDED EXPORTS AND MARKET DIVERSIFICATION BY ENCOURAGING THE DEVELOPMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND EXPANSION OF DIVERSE COMMERCIAL EXPORT MARKETS FOR UNITED STATES AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES AND

TO CONDUCT APPROVED MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES INTENDED TO FOSTER EXPANDED EXPORTS AND MARKET DIVERSIFICATION BY ENCOURAGING THE DEVELOPMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND EXPANSION OF DIVERSE COMMERCIAL EXPORT MARKETS FOR UNITED STATES AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES AND

TO CONDUCT APPROVED MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES INTENDED TO FOSTER EXPANDED EXPORTS AND MARKET DIVERSIFICATION BY ENCOURAGING THE DEVELOPMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND EXPANSION OF DIVERSE COMMERCIAL EXPORT MARKETS FOR UNITED STATES AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES AND

TO CONDUCT APPROVED MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES INTENDED TO FOSTER EXPANDED EXPORTS AND MARKET DIVERSIFICATION BY ENCOURAGING THE DEVELOPMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND EXPANSION OF DIVERSE COMMERCIAL EXPORT MARKETS FOR UNITED STATES AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES AND

REAP RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM (RES) GRANT UNRESTRICTED AMOUNT

INFLATION REDUCTION ACT COLLECTIVE URBAN FORESTRY STEWARDSHIP IN CHICAGO

** AWARDS ISSUED PRIOR TO JANUARY 20, 2025, WERE FUNDED UNDER PREVIOUS ADMINISTRATIONS AND MAY NOT REFLECT THE PRIORITIES AND POLICIES OF THE CURRENT ADMINISTRATION.** TO ENSURE IMPROVED UNDERSTANDING OF AND EQUITABLE PARTICIPATION IN USDA PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, NBGC WILL SERVE UNDERSERVED, SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED BLACK ROW-CROPFARMERS AND FARMERS, RANCHERS, FOREST LANDOWNERS AND OPERATORS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND ACTIVITIES, PRIMARILY THROUGH MODEL FARM FIELD DAYS, ANNUAL MEETINGS, WORKSHOPS, AND OTHER EVENTS. IN ADDITION, NBGC ADDRESSES MARKETING, COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT, FINANCIAL PLANNING, AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT RELATED TO ROW CROP PRODUCTION AND ENSURES THE ENGAGEMENT OF YOUNG MINORITY PERSONS IN ITS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES TO CREATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF FARMERS.EXPAND THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE MODEL DEVELOPED TO ELIMINATE BARRIERS THAT PRODUCERS FACE IN REALIZING MEANINGFUL TECHNICAL FEDERAL ASSISTANCE.ASSIST USDA IN ADDRESSING LONGSTANDING SYSTEMIC DISCRIMINATION; RESPONDING TO THE IMMEDIATE NEED FOR DIRECT AGRI-BUSINESS PLANNING SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUAL PRODUCERS IMPACTED BY THE UNCERTAINTY AROUND THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, DEBT RELIEF EFFORTS, LAND USE AND LAND TENURE ISSUES, AND IMPACTS OF SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTIONS TO MARKET ACCESS.ENHANCE EXISTING PROGRAM ASSISTANCE TO RESPOND TO PERSISTING PROGRAM ACCESS, FINANCIAL PLANNING, MARKET DEVELOPMENT, AND LAND ACCESS ISSUES THAT ARE COUPLED WITH A SUBSTANTIAL OUTSIDE INTEREST IN AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEM SECTORS.PROVIDE SPECIFIC ASSISTANCE IN COLLABORATION WITH USDA AND OTHER COOPERATORS THAT INFORM EQUITABLE PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION FOR CURRENT PRODUCERS AND RESPONDS TO THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF FARMERS AND RANCHERS.SHARE EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCES WITH OTHER COOPERATORS AND USDA TO BETTER INFORM THE USDA APPROACH TO OUTREACH AND TECHNICAL SERVICES.LEVERAGE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE MODELS AND MULTIPLY CAPACITY TO MEET IMMEDIATE AGRICULTURAL NEEDS FACED BY UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES OF PRODUCERS.COORDINATE WITH USDA PARTNERS TO LEVERAGE TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES THAT ADDRESS PANDEMIC -RELATED ECONOMIC, PERSISTING EQUITY CHALLENGES AND SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING UNDERSERVED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS.IDENTIFY AND LEVERAGE USDA TRAINING AND SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL TRAINING, CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT, RISK MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS PLANNING RESOURCES ACROSS THE COUNTRY THROUGH PRODUCER-INFORMED CURRICULUM.CONTRIBUTE TO RESILIENT AND REGENERATIVE UNDERSERVED ECONOMICS THROUGH INFORMING STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IN AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEMS INITIATIVES.PARTICIPATE IN ENHANCED DATA IDENTIFICATION NEEDS AND THE UTILIZING OF DATA KNOWLEDGE AND KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER TO ENHANCE THE VIABILITY AND WELL-BEING OF UNDERSERVED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS.

REAP RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM (RES) GRANT UNRESTRICTED AMOUNT

NORTH COAST GROWERS ASSOCIATION (NCGA) WILL WORK WITH LOCAL REGIONAL FOOD PRODUCERS TO IMPLEMENT A DISTRIBUTION HUB THAT WILL MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR PRODUCERS TO MARKET AND DISTRIBUTE THEIR FOOD MORE EFFICIENTLY AND ECONOMICALLY WHILE RETAINING BRAND AND LOCATION IDENTITY. HARVEST HUB WILL INCREASE MARKET ACCESS FOR PRODUCERS, SUPPORTING THEIR ECONOMIC VITALITY BY LINKING THEM WITH INSTITUTIONAL BUYERS AND OTHER WHOLESALE MARKETS, AS WELL AS ASSESSING AND ADDRESSING PRODUCER NEEDS IN TERMS OF TECHNOLOGY, MARKETING, AND INFRASTRUCTURE FOR STORAGE, PACKAGING, AND DISTRIBUTION TO FACILITATE THEIR PARTICIPATION IN WHOLESALE MARKETS.NCGA WILL ENGAGE HUMBOLDT COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION (HCOE) TO TRANSITION THEIR LOCAL FOOD PURCHASING TO THE HARVEST HUB. NEW SYSTEMS FOR ORDERING AND DISTRIBUTION WILL BE DEVELOPED AND PILOTED SO THAT HARVEST HUB WILL PROCURE LOCAL FOOD FOR HUMBOLDT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS MEAL PURCHASING PROGRAMS.NCGA WILL WORK WITH CAL POLY HUMBOLDT (CPH), A CA STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS, TO IDENTIFY BARRIERS TO THEIR LOCAL FOOD PURCHASING GOALS. FUNDS FROM THIS GRANT WILL BE USED TO MAP NEEDS AND BARRIERS OF CPH, COLLABORATIVELY CREATE A PLAN TO UPDATE POLICIES AND STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES TO OVERCOME THESE BARRIERS, AND BEGIN TO SOURCE LOCALLY GROWN AND RAISED FOOD TO HELP MEET THEIR LOCAL PURCHASING GOALS.THE HARVEST HUB WILL BENEFIT LOCAL FARMERS AND STUDENTS. FARMERS WILL BE ABLE TO INCREASE THEIR MARKETS WITHOUT INCREASING COSTS OR WORKLOAD. STUDENTS WILL HAVE MORE ACCESS TO NUTRIENT DENSE PRODUCE THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR TO CONNECT THEM MORE DEEPLY WITH THEIR LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE, COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING, AND MISCELLANEOUS GRANTS

BUDGET SHIFT: FUNDS USED TO ACQUIRE CPUS CONSTRUCT PULPERY HOUSES TRAIN FARMERS IN BEST AGRONOMIC PRACTICES & SUPPLY REVOLVING LOAN FUND INPUTS.

** AWARDS ISSUED PRIOR TO JANUARY 20, 2025, WERE FUNDED UNDER PREVIOUS ADMINISTRATIONS AND MAY NOT REFLECT THE PRIORITIES AND POLICIES OF THE CURRENT ADMINISTRATION.** AS A FOOD INSECURE REGION WITH A GROWING POPULATION, AS WELL AS FAVORABLE CLIMATE AND SOILS, THERE EXISTS A CLEAR NEED FOR INCREASED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION. THE 2010 COMMUNITY FOOD ASSESSMENT, COMPLETED BY CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR RURAL POLICY AT HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY/HUMBOLDT POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY PROVIDES A NEEDS ASSESSMENT WHICH HAS INFORMED NCGA AND PARTNERS' APPROACH TO SUPPORTING AND EXPANDING THE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM AND AGRICULTURAL ECONOMY INCLUDING: MORE FOOD ACCESS POINTS, AND IMPROVED TRANSPORTATION TO THEM; FRESH HEALTHY FOODS ARE NOT CONSISTENTLY AVAILABLE IN GEOGRAPHICALLY ISOLATED COMMUNITIES AND AFFORDABLE HEALTHY FOODS ARE NEEDED ALL OVER; PURCHASING POLICIES MAKE IT HARD FOR FARMERS TO SELL TO INSTITUTIONS; AGRICULTURAL LEADERS NEED MORE SUPPORT AND RESEARCH. A 2023 NCGA FARM SERVICES SURVEY(2) FOUND THAT 58% HAVE NEVER WORKED WITH NRCS OR RCD PROGRAMS, AND 89% REPORT THEY NEED ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, ADVISING AND ACCESS TO GRANT FUNDS AND COST-SHARE PROGRAMS. NCGA'S MEMBERSHIP REPRESENTS A WIDE RANGE OF DIVERSE FARMING FAMILIES RANGING FROM BRAND NEW, YOUNGER FARMERS TO 6TH GENERATION, MULTI-GENERATIONAL WORKING HISTORIC FARMS. THE REPORT HAS INFORMED THE PROGRAMMING AND CURRICULUM INCLUDED IN THE OBJECTIVES OF THIS PROJECT.IN 2021 A COMPREHENSIVE REPORT, ASSESSING REGIONAL AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION CAPACITY(3) CONDUCTED BY STUDENTS AT HUMBOLDT POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, FOUND THAT 78% OF SURVEYED HUMBOLDT COUNTY FARMERS AND RANCHERS WOULD INCREASE WHOLESALE PRODUCTION IF THEY WERE GIVEN ASSISTANCE IN PRODUCTION PLANNING AND NEW MARKET OPPORTUNITIES, AND 50% INDICATED THEY HAVE EXTRA ARABLE LAND THAT THEY WOULD USE TO INCREASE THEIR PRODUCTION, GIVEN AN INCREASED MARKET FOR THEIR PRODUCTS. OF THOSE INTERESTED IN EXPANDING PRODUCTION, ONE-THIRD INDICATED A NEED FOR ADDITIONAL TRAINING TO HELP WITH THIS GROWTH, SUCH AS PRODUCTION PLANNING, PEST MANAGEMENT, FOOD SAFETY, AND SEASON EXTENSION. THIS WAS PRIOR TO NCGA OPENING THE LOCAL FOOD HUB, WHICH HAS OPENED CRITICAL NEW MARKETS FOR REGIONAL PRODUCERS. THE NEED FOR WHOLESALE PRODUCTION PLANNING, FOOD SAFETY PLAN CREATION, AND BUSINESS SKILL DEVELOPMENT WILL BE MET THROUGH THIS PROJECT.THIS PROJECT TEAM WILL CREATE A NEW AND SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDED PROGRAM WITH THE SAME NAME AS THE SUCCESSFUL CLIMATE RESILIENT FARMER TRAINING PROGRAM DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED IN 2022-2024 WITH FUNDING FROM CDFA'S BEGINNING FARMER AND FARMWORKER TRAINING PROGRAM. THIS PROJECT IS IN NO WAY A DUPLICATION OF THAT PROGRAM, WHICH WAS A 2-DAY WORKSHOP. THIS NEW FARMER TRAINING PROGRAM WILL USE EXISTING RESOURCES AND DEVELOP NEW, INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM.THIS PROJECT BUILDS ON A FOUNDATION OF EXISTING CLOSE COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL PRODUCERS AND AGRICULTURAL SERVICE PROVIDERS TO UNDERSTAND AND MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS AND IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO FURTHER THE GOALS OF INCREASING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BY INCREASING THE NUMBER OF BEGINNING FARM,ERS AND RANCHERS PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL AGRICULTURAL SYSTEM.NORTH COAST GROWERS' ASSOCIATION (NCGA) AND DEL NORTE AND TRIBAL LANDS COMMUNITY FOOD COUNCIL (DNATL) WILL WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION IN HUMBOLDT AND DEL NORTE (UCCE) AND COLLEGE OF THE REDWOODS (CR) TO OFFER A SERIES OF 2, 15-MONTH COHORTS FOR THE CLIMATE RESILIENT FARMER TRAINING PROGRAM AND COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMMING ACROSS HUMBOLDT AND DEL NORTE COUNTIES WITH THE GOAL TO EQUIP BEGINNING FARMERS AND RANCHERS WITH THE TECHNICAL AND BUSINESS PLANNING SKILLS NECESSARY TO OWN OR LEASE AND MANAGE A FARM OF THEIR DESIGN. NCGA, DNATL, CR AND UCCE WILL EXPAND UPON EXISTING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AND ACCESS TO LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES TO INCREASE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY AND IMPROVE ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF FARM AND RANCH BUSINESS ACROSS THIS UNIQUE AND GEOGRAPHICALLY ISOLATED REGION IN FAR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA.91.5% OF THE FEDERAL FUNDS REQUESTED WILL BE ALLOCATED TO NON GOVERNMENTAL AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS. 7% WILL BE ALLOCATED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, COOPERATIVE EXTENSION AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES, AND 1.5% TO COLLEGE OF THE REDWOODS, A CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

CONNECTING REFUGEE, IMMIGRANT AND BIPOC FARMERS IN ATLANTA TO KNOWLEDGE,NETWORKS AND CAPITAL

THE PURPOSE OF THE GLOBAL GROWERS LOCAL MARKETS PROJECT IS TO EXPAND OUR SALES PROGRAM TO CONNECT FARMERS AND BUYERS THROUGH A VARIETY OF NEW AND EXISTING MARKET ACCESS POINTS RANGING FROM FARMERS MARKETS AND FARM STANDS TO RETAIL AND WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS. GGN WILL LEVERAGE EXISTING RELATIONSHIPS AND NEWLY ESTABLISHED COLLABORATIVE PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION INFRASTRUCTURE THAT WILL POSITION US TO EXPAND THE SALES PROGRAM.THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE BEGINNING, SMALL-SCALE, AND HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED FARMERS (REFUGEES, IMMIGRANTS, AND FARMERS OF COLOR), WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM INCREASED ACCESS TO LAND, AGRICULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE, AND LOCAL MARKETS. THE PROJECT ALSO BENEFITS LOCAL BUYERS AND DISTRIBUTORS, WHO WILL BE CONNECTED WITH FARMERS PREPARED TO ACCESS LARGER MARKETS. ULTIMATELY, LOCAL COMMUNITIES WILL HAVE INCREASED ACCESS TO HEALTHY AND CULTURALLY DIVERSE FOODS PRODUCED WITHIN THEIR REGION. KEY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: DEVELOPING MARKETING PLANS WITH FARMERS HOSTING AGRITOURISM EVENTS TO CONNECT CUSTOMERS FARMERS CREATING ON-FARM MARKET ACCESS POINTS FACILITATING AGGREGATION DISTRIBUTION MAKING IMPROVEMENTS TO AGGREGATION DISTRIBUTION INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT MARKET READINESS IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES TO REDUCE FOOD WASTE INTRODUCING FARMERS TO RECORD-KEEPING TECHNOLOGIES CONNECTING FARMERS WITH FOOD SAFETY AND MARKET READINESS RESOURCES, AND ACHIEVING GAP CERTIFICATION.DELIVERABLES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE: A REFRESHED MARKETING PLANS IMPROVED AGGREGATION AND STORAGE SYSTEMS AT TWO LOCATIONS REDUCTIONS IN ON-FARM FOOD WASTE IMPROVED USE OF TECHNOLOGY IMPROVED FOOD SAFETY PRACTICES FACILITATION OF SALES BETWEEN FARMERS AND LOCAL REGIONAL BUYERS AT A VARIETY OF SCALES AND MARKET ACCESS POINTS STRENGTHENED MARKETS FOR LOCAL PRODUCE AND INCREASED VIABILITY OF SMALL-SCALE FARMS. AS A RESULT OF THIS PROJECT, FARMERS WILL INCREASE KNOWLEDGE OF LOCAL VALUE CHAINS AND MARKET ACCESS POINTS, INCREASE CONNECTIONS WITH BUYERS, IMPROVE RECORD-KEEPING, IMPROVE MARKET READINESS, AND IMPROVE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES THROUGH AGGREGATION AND DISTRIBUTION. GGN WILL STRENGTHEN OUR SALES PROGRAM MODEL, INCREASE COLLABORATIVE MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION AMONG LOCAL FARMERS, AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO AND INCREASE CONSUMPTION OF LOCAL FOOD IN LI LA AREAS. THE FOLLOWING PARTNERS AND COLLABORATORS WILL PLAY AN ESSENTIAL ROLE IN ACHIEVING THE PROJECT S GOALS BY CONTRIBUTING THEIR EXPERTISE, RESOURCES, AND CONNECTIONS TO SUPPORT THE SUCCESS OF PARTICIPATING FARMERS AND THE OVERALL ENHANCEMENT OF THE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM:- GARNISH GATHER, WILL CONTRIBUTE TO MARKET READINESS PROGRAMS BY PROVIDING BUYER REQUIREMENTS, PRODUCT NEEDS, AND PRICING INFORMATION, PROMOTING AGRITOURISM OPPORTUNITIES, AND ENGAGING WITH GGN PARTNER FARMERS. GARNISH GATHER IS A LONGTIME MARKET PARTNER OF GGN.- COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKETS (CFM), WILL CONTRIBUTE TO MARKET READINESS PROGRAMS AND PROMOTE AGRITOURISM OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING THEIR MARTA MARKETS PROGRAM. CFM HAS EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT.- COMMON MARKET SOUTHEAST (CMSE), WILL CONTRIBUTE TO MARKET READINESS PROGRAMS, SHARE FOOD SAFETY AND MARKET READINESS RESOURCES, AND ENGAGE WITH GGN PARTNER FARMERS. CMSE IS A NATIONAL LEADER IN SUPPORTING REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEMS AND VALUE CHAIN DEVELOPMENT.- METROPOLITAN ATLANTA RAPID TRANSIT AUTHORITY (MARTA), WILL PROVIDE LAND FOR AN URBAN FARM LOCATION AND CONNECT FARMERS TO THEIR MARTA MARKETS NETWORK.- LEGACY PARK DECATUR, WILL PROVIDE A LOCATION FOR AGRITOURISM EVENTS AT DECATURS LARGEST GREENSPACE AND PROMOTE OPPORTUNITIES TO PURCHASE FROM LOCAL FARMERS.- DR. HILARY KING, DIRECTOR OF MASTERS IN DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE AT EMORY UNIVERSITY, WILL LEAD THIRD-PARTY ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION, TRAIN AND RECRUIT EVALUATION CONSULTANTS, AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN OUTCOME MEASUREMENT. DR. KING HAS CONDUCTED EVALUATIONS FOR GGN SINCE 2018, INCLUDING EVALUATIONS OF FOUR PREVIOUS FEDERAL GRANT AWARDS.

REAP RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM (RES) GRANT UNRESTRICTED AMOUNT

TO PARTNER WITH DIVERSE PEOPLE, PRIMARILY REFUGEES/IMMIGRANTS, TO GROW FRESH FOOD FOR THEIR FAMILIES AND LOCAL MARKETPLACES

TO ADDRESS LOCAL NATURAL RESOURCES ISSUES; PROMOTE POTENTIAL CONSERVATION CAREER OPPORTUNITIES; THE ADOPTION OF CLIMATE-SMART CONSER VATION AND TO ENCOURAGE CONSERVATION IN SMALL-SCALE AND URBAN AG.

HEALTHY FOOD MATTERS AND SO DOES OUR LOCAL FARMERS. THIS PROECT WILL RECRUIT YOUNG PEOPLE INTO THE FIELD OF AGRICULTURE, INTRODUCING NEW EXISTING FARMERS TO USDAS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.

THIS PROJECT BUILDS ON OUR SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIP, ESTABLISHED IN 2015, TO OFFER A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF TRAINING, SUPPORT, AND LAND ACCESS FOR BEGINNING WNC FARMERS AND RANCHERS, THROUGH WHOLE-FARM PRODUCTION AND BUSINESS EDUCATION, FARMLAND LINKING, AND LAND TRUST SERVICES. THE FARM PATHWAYS TEAM INCLUDES THE ORGANIC GROWERS SCHOOL (OGS), SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN HIGHLANDS CONSERVANCY (SAHC), AND NC FARMLINK (NCFL, A PROGRAM OF NCSU EXTENSION). THE PARTNERS RECEIVED A BFRDP DEVELOPMENT GRANT IN 2015, AND A STANDARD GRANT IN 2016 TO LAUNCH AND LAY THE FOUNDATION FOR THIS INNOVATIVE COLLABORATION.COLLECTIVELY WE WILL PROVIDE THESE ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR BEGINNING FARMERS TO EXPAND OUR AUDIENCE AND PARTNERSHIP: 1) BUILD RESILIENT FARM BUSINESSES WITH TARGETED TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND MENTORING FOR BEGINNING FARMERS. 2) PRIORITIZE LAND ACCESS AND FARM TRANSITION, AND SUPPORT STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSFUL BEGINNING FARMER LAND TENURE. 3) EXPAND, ENHANCE, UPDATE, AND DELIVER FARM PATHWAYS BEGINNING FARMER PROGRAMS TO A WIDER AUDIENCE; INCLUDING MORE RURAL FARMERS, VETERANS, LIMITED RESOURCE AND SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED FARMERS. 4) FACILITATE FARM PATHWAYS PROGRAM REPLICATION TO OTHER AREAS OF THE COUNTRY BY DESIGNING, STREAMLINING, ADMINISTERING, AND DISTRIBUTING COLLECTIVE EVALUATIONS AND MEASURABLE REPORTS.WHILE THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 HAS BEEN DEVASTATING FOR OUR COMMUNITIES IN UNCOUNTABLE WAYS, IT HAS NOT REVEALED ANYTHING NEW ABOUT THE PROBLEMS BEGINNING FARMERS FACE. RATHER, IT HAS SERVED TO EXACERBATE AND AMPLIFY THESE PRE-EXISTING PROBLEMS AND SHINED A LIGHT ON THE CRACKS IN OUR FOOD SYSTEM THAT MAKE IT INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT FOR NEW AND BEGINNING FARMERS TO SUCCEED, IN PARTICULAR VETERANS, LIMITED RESOURCE, AND SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED FARMERS.?MANY OF THE BEGINNING FARMERS IN THE WNC REGION NEED SUPPORT GETTING STARTED, INCREASING ADAPTABILITY, AND STAYING VIABLE. OVER THE PAST 5 YEARS, WITH SUPPORT FROM THE BFRDP, THE FARM PATHWAYS TEAM HAS PROVIDED TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO OVER 2000 BEGINNING FARMERS OF WHICH 45% ARE WOMEN, 30% ARE LIMITED RESOURCE, 4% ARE DISADVANTAGED POPULATIONS, AND 2% ARE VETERANS. WE ALSO KNOW THAT THE MAJORITY OF BEGINNING FARMERS IN OUR REGION ARE UNDERFUNDED, COME FROM NON-FARMING BACKGROUNDS, AND STRUGGLE TO FIND LONG TERM LAND TENURE. IN 2019, OGS CONDUCTED A COMPREHENSIVE SURVEY OF LOCAL FARMERS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE BARRIERS TO SUCCESSFUL FARMING IN NC. THE TOP FIVE CONCERNS FOR FARMERS REGARDING THEIR FARM VIABILITY THAT EMERGED FROM THIS PROJECT INCLUDED PROFITABILITY, CLIMATE CHANGE, LABOR, CHANGING REGULATIONS, AND ACCESS TO MARKETS.ALTHOUGH WE'VE BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN OUR EFFORTS TO DATE, WE KNOW FROM PROGRAMMATIC FEEDBACK AND STATISTICAL DATA THAT WE CAN AMPLIFY THAT SUCCESS BY PAYING CLOSER ATTENTION TO BEGINNING FARMERS IN YEARS 3-10 OF THEIR FARMING CAREERS, SPECIFICALLY HELPING TO OVERCOME THE STRUGGLES NEW FARMERS FACE SECURING LONG TERM, AFFORDABLE LAND ACCESS AND PROFITABILITY. WE ALSO KNOWWE NEED TO INCREASE ACCESS TO BEGINNING FARMER TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR MORE RURAL AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES IN OUR REGION, AND POPULATIONS SUCH AS WOMEN, VETERANS, LIMITED RESOURCE FARMERS, AND BLACK, INDIGENOUS, AND PEOPLE OF COLOR (BIPOC) FARMERS.THIS ONGOING STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP PROVIDES MUCH NEEDED, HIGH VALUE RESOURCES FOR BEGINNING FARMERS TO CREATE, RUN, AND MAINTAIN SUCCESSFUL, RESILIENT FARM ENTERPRISES THROUGHOUT WNC. WE WILL OFFER THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE A TRAJECTORY OF SUPPORT: 1) OGS OFFERS FARM BEGINNINGS® FARMER TRAINING, A YEAR-LONG COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM (THE ONLY ONE OF ITS KIND IN THE SOUTHEAST) TO PROMOTE HOLISTIC, PRACTICAL, WHOLE-FARM BUSINESS, FINANCIAL, AND MARKETING EDUCATION; MENTORING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDE LONG-TERM, TARGETED, AND FAMER-SPECIFIC SUPPORT; A NEW JOURNEYPERSON: ADVANCED-BEGINNER FARMER EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR FARMERS IN YEARS 3-10 DESIGNED TO SERVE THE BEGINNING FARMER FROM START-UP TO ESTABLISHMENT. 2) SAHC PROVIDES THEIR FARMER INCUBATOR PROGRAM WHICH OFFERS LAND, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND EQUIPMENT ALONG WITH SUPPORT, TRAINING, AND COACHING FOR BEGINNING FARMERS; THE FARM PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS SERIES; AND AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND FARMLAND ACQUISITION SERVICES WHICH ASSURE LONG-TERM AVAILABILITY OF AFFORDABLE FARMLAND FOR BEGINNING FARMERS. 3) NCFL CONTRIBUTES LAND MATCHING SERVICES, WHICH LINK BEGINNING FARMERS WITH FARMLAND OWNERS; ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATIONS FOR BOTH LANDOWNERS AND FARM SEEKERS, INCLUDING SUCCESSION PLANNING SUPPORT.WE WILL SPRINGBOARD FROM OUR EXISTING PARTNERSHIP TO ACIEHEVE THESE GOALS BY ADDING ADDITIONAL STRATEGIC COLLABORATORS, BUILDING UPON OUR EXTENSIVE FARMER TRAINING EXPERTISE, WIDENING OUR FARMER NETWORK, AND INCREASING ACCESS TO TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR MORE BEGINNING FARMERS IN OUR REGION IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH A CLEAR PATH TO RESILIENCE, VIABILITY, AND LAND ACCESS FOR OUR REGIONAL FARMING COMMUNITY. WITH A GOAL OF SERVING MORE THAN 600 BEGINNING FARMERS IN THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIANS.

SUSTAINABLE INDOOR GROWING SYSTEM (SIGS) FOR THE PRODUCTION OF GRAFTED VEGETABLE PLANTS PROTOTYPE

COMMON GROUND URBAN INNOVATION PROJECT, USDA-NRCS-NHQ-UAIP-2-NOFO0001013

PROVIDE AN EAST AREA OUTREACH COORDINATOR IN WASHINGTON STATE WHOSE PRIMARY MISSION IS TO PRESERVE, PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE SMALL GRAIN INDUSTRY.

GLOBAL GROWERS FARMER DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

** AWARDS ISSUED PRIOR TO JANUARY 20, 2025, WERE FUNDED UNDER PREVIOUS ADMINISTRATIONS AND MAY NOT REFLECT THE PRIORITIES AND POLICIES OF THE CURRENT ADMINISTRATION.** IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY, NEW AMERICAN AND IMMIGRANT FARMERS FACE UNIQUE CHALLENGES WHEN IT COMES TO STARTING AND MAINTAINING SUCCESSFUL FARMING BUSINESSES. THEY OFTEN LACK THE RESOURCES AND INFRASTRUCTURE TO START FARM BUSINESSES, AND EVEN WHEN ESTABLISHED, THESE FARMERS STRUGGLE TO COMPETE WITH SUBSIDIZED LARGE-SCALE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCERS WITH MUCH LOWER PRODUCTION COSTS DUE TO THEIR RELIANCE ON CHEMICALS, LARGE-SCALE MONO-CROP PRODUCTION, AND GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIES. THESE ISSUES EXTEND BEYOND THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR, IMPACTING OUR ECONOMY AND SOCIETY AT LARGE. WHEN SMALL FARMS FLOURISH, THEY CONTRIBUTE TO LOCAL ECONOMIES, CREATE JOB OPPORTUNITIES, AND HELP DIVERSIFY THE AGRICULTURAL LANDSCAPE. THEIR SUCCESS ALSO ALLOWS FOR MORE LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE IN OUR MARKETS, BENEFITING OUR ENVIRONMENT BY REDUCING CARBON FOOTPRINTS ASSOCIATED WITH LONG-DISTANCE TRANSPORT OF GOODS.OUR PROJECT AIMS TO DIRECTLY SUPPORT THESE FARMERS IN A VARIETY OF PRACTICAL AND ESSENTIAL WAYS, GIVING THEMTHE TOOLS THEY NEED TO CULTIVATE A PROSPEROUS FARM AND BUSINESS. WE WILL MATCH GROWERS WITH AVAILABLE FARMLAND, PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE THEIR AGRICULTURAL SKILLS, AND ASSIST THEM IN NAVIGATING THE MARKET TO SELL THEIR PRODUCTS. WE WILL ALSO CONNECT GROWERS WITH RESOURCES FROM THE USDA AND OTHER PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, HOSTING WORKSHOPS, FACILITATING FARMER EXCHANGES, AND CREATING A RESOURCE MAP OF LOCAL AGRICULTURAL SERVICES.OUR GOAL IS TO EMPOWER NEW AMERICAN AND IMMIGRANT FARMERS SO THAT THEY CAN SUCCEED IN THEIR AGRICULTURAL BUSINESSES. THIS WILL NOT ONLY BENEFIT THE INDIVIDUALS WE WORK WITH: BY AIDING IN THE CREATION OF THRIVING, DIVERSE LOCAL FARMS, WE SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF ROBUST LOCAL ECONOMIES, ENHANCE THE SUSTAINABILITY OF OUR FOOD SYSTEMS, AND FOSTER GREATER INCLUSIVITY WITHIN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR.

TO INCREASE AWARENESS, UNDERSTANDING AND ENHANCE ADEQUATE UTLIZATION OF NRCS PROGRAMS AMONG HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED GROUPS AND NATIVE AMERICANS (HUGNA).

BUDGET AMENDMENT: FUNDS USED TO IMPROVE ORGANIZATIONAL FINANCIAL & MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, HIRE ADDITIONAL STAFF, TRAIN MEMBERS IN IMPROVED AGRONOMIC PRA

EMERGENCY PLAN TO SAVE OYSTER PRODUCTION ON THE WEST COAST

BUDGET AMENDMENT: FUNDS USED TO IMPROVE WITHERING CAPACITY TO INCREASE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF MADE TEA PROCESSED.

FLORIDA FOOD SAFETY ENTREPRENEURSHIP I

BUDGET SHIFT: FUNDS USED TO ACQUIRE CPUS CONSTRUCT PULPERY HOUSES TRAIN FARMERS IN BEST AGRONOMIC PRACTICES; & SUPPLY REVOLVING LOAN FUND INPUTS.

AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN

REAP RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM (RES) GRANT UNRESTRICTED AMOUNT

FLORIDA CERTIFIED ORGANIC GROWERS CONSUMERS WILL INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY CONSUMPTION AND SALE OF LOCAL FOODS THROUGHOUT FLORIDA. THIS PROJECT WILL IDENTIFY KEY LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM ACTORS TO CONNECT AND BUILD STRONGER RELATIONSHIPS IN THE FOOD SYSTEM BY GATHERING INFORMATION SUCH AS NEEDS AND BARRIERS TO DEVELOP TOOLS AND SUPPORT NETWORK OPPORTUNITIES AND TRAININGS. THE PROJECT WILL SERVE AS A MODEL FOR OTHER COMMUNITIES TO REPLICATE NOT ONLY IN FLORIDA BUT AROUND THE COUNTRY.

ACCOMPLISH THE GOALS OF CHANGING PARADIGMS AND EXPOSING PRODUCERS TO CONSERVATION PRACTICES BY WIDE ARRAY OF MEANS.

ASSIST NRCS WITH CONDUCTING AND IMPLEMENTING IMPORTANT CONSERVATION WHOLE FARM PLANNING ON MULTIPLE PRIVATE LANDOWNER PROPERTIES THROUGHOUT SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS

BUDGET SHIFT: FUNDS USED TO ACQUIRE CPUS, CONSTRUCT PULPERY HOUSES, TRAIN FARMERS IN BEST AGRONOMIC PRACTICES; & SUPPLY REVOLVING LOAN FUND INPUTS.

BUDGET AMENDMENT: FUNDS USED TO ACQUIRE CPUS CONSTRUCT PULPERY HOUSES TRAIN FARMERS IN BEST AGRONOMIC PRACTICES; & SUPPLY REVOLVING LOAN FUND INPUT

SEC. 9007 REAP-RENEW ENERGY SYS GUAR. LOAN & GRANT COMBO (MAN)

THIS PROJECT BUILDS ON A 2016 COMMUNITY FOODS PROJECTS PLANNING GRANT TO CONDUCT THE CLARKSTON FOOD NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND TO FORM THE FOOD PLANNING NETWORK. THROUGH THESE, CLARKSTON FOOD INITIATIVE MEMBERS DETERMINED THREE AREAS OF FOCUS TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY NEEDS: 1) INCREASE ACCESS TO FOOD PRODUCTION SPACE AND GARDEN-BASED EDUCATION FOR THE CLARKSTON COMMUNITY WITH AN EMPHASIS ON REFUGEE FAMILIES; 2) INCREASE SALES AND MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FARMERS, WHILE ALSO INCREASING PUBLIC ACCESS TO, AND AWARENESS OF, LOCAL FOODS AND HEALTHY EATING; AND 3) STRENGTHEN THE RESOURCE NETWORK AND ORGANIZATIONS FOR BOTH CONSUMERS AND GROWERS.

THE DISTRIBUTION, SALE, AND CONSUMPTION OF LOCAL AND HEALTHY FOODS IN FLORIDA IS CHALLENGING FOR MANY FARMERS AND CONSUMERS IN OUR STATE. FLORIDA ORGANIC GROWERS AND CONSUMERS INC. (FOG) STARTED THE FLORIDA FARMERS MARKET ASSOCIATION (FFMA) TO BRING TOGETHER FARMERS MARKET MANAGERS, VENDORS, CONSUMERS, AND ORGANIZATIONS TO FIND SOLUTIONS TO THESE PROBLEMS. THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC PROVIDED MORE EVIDENCE OF THE URGENT NEED TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT SYSTEMS THAT PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FARMERS AND CONSUMERS TO WORK TOGETHER TO HELP MAKE OUR CURRENT FOOD DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM MORE EFFICIENT AND EQUITABLE. OUR PROJECT USES A VIRTUAL FARMERS MARKET PLATFORM TO EMPOWER PRODUCERS AND CONSUMERS AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD STRONG, DYNAMIC, AND INTERACTIVE EXCHANGES THAT ENABLES THEM TO SELL AND PURCHASE FOOD WITH FLEXIBILITY AND EFFICIENCY. WE ARE CONFIDENT THAT OUR PROJECT ADDRESSES FUTURE PROBLEMS THAT CITIZENS MAY FACE DURING ADVERSE CIRCUMSTANCES LIKE PANDEMICS OR EXISTING ONES SUCH AS RESIDING IN FOOD DESERTS OR PERSONAL SCHEDULES TO TRAVEL AND VISIT PHYSICAL FARMERS MARKETS WHEN IT IS NOT FEASIBLE. OUR PROJECT IS NOT LIMITED TO FARMERS AND CONSUMERS WHO BUY AND SELL AT FARMERS MARKETS NOR IS MEANT TO REPLACE THE EXISTING FARMERS MARKET SYSTEM. RATHER, THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR FARMERS TO MARKET AND SELL THEIR PRODUCTS, WHILE STILL MAINTAINING THE ABILITY TO MAKE CONNECTIONS WITH CONSUMERS SIMILAR TO THOSE MADE IN A PHYSICAL LOCATION AND TOGETHER SHARE THEIR FOOD RELATED EXPERIENCES AND BE PART OF AN EFFORT TO FIND SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEM THAT AFFECTS NUMEROUS PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITIES EVERY DAY.

RCDG - VALUE-ADDED PRODUCT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

VALUE- ADDED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

VALUE- ADDED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

VALUE- ADDED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

VALUE- ADDED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

VALUE- ADDED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

VALUE- ADDED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

**AWARDS ISSUED PRIOR TO JANUARY 20, 2025, WERE FUNDED UNDER PREVIOUS ADMINISTRATIONS AND MAY NOT REFLECT THE PRIORITIES AND POLICIES OF THE CURRENT ADMINISTRATION.** URBAN GROWERS COLLECTIVE - GROWER APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

MARKET READY FARMS COLLABORATION

PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR FOOD SAFETY ON SMALL, DIVERSIFIED FRUIT & VEGETABLE FARMS

CLARKSTON FOOD INITIATIVE

VALUE- ADDED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

VALUE- ADDED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

BUDGET SHIFT

CHANGE FALSE ASSUMPTION THAT CONSERVATION PRACTICES AND EFFICIENCY INLIVESTOCK PRODUCTION ARE INHERENTLY INVERSELY RELATED.

RCDG - VALUE-ADDED PRODUCT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

URBAN GROWERS COLLECTIVE URBAN STEWARDS ACTION NETWORK'S LOAL PROSPERITY COUNCIL

BI GRANTS - RCDG DISCRETIONARY VALUE-ADDED AGRICULTURAL PROD MKT DVLP

LAMP VALUE ADDED PRODUCER GRANT--MANDATORY

VALUE- ADDED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

VALUE- ADDED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

VALUE- ADDED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

VALUE- ADDED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

RCDG - VALUE-ADDED PRODUCT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

VALUE- ADDED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

RCDG - VALUE-ADDED PRODUCT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

LAMP VALUE ADDED PRODUCER GRANT--MANDATORY

LAMP VALUE ADDED PRODUCER GRANT--MANDATORY

LAMP VALUE-ADDED PRODUCER GRANTS - COVID

LAMP VALUE-ADDED PRODUCER GRANTS - COVID

LAMP VALUE ADDED PRODUCER GRANT--MANDATORY

VALUE- ADDED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

VALUE- ADDED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

RCDG - VALUE-ADDED PRODUCT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

VALUE- ADDED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

VALUE- ADDED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

REAP RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM (RES) GRANT UNRESTRICTED AMOUNT

VALUE- ADDED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

COLORADO PRODUCE SAFETY COLLABORATIVE: REGIONALLY ADAPTED TRAINING AND OUTREACH

BUDGET AMENDMENT: FUNDS USED TO IMPROVE ORGANIZATIONAL FINANCIAL & MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS; TRAIN MEMBERS IN IMPROVED AGRONOMIC PRACTICES & ESTABLISH FAR

LAMP VALUE ADDED PRODUCER GRANT--MANDATORY

ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRANTS

ARRA EARLY LEARNING MENTOR COACHES

TRAINING FARMERS TO INCREASE VEGETABLE PRODUCTION AND EXPLOIT MAJOR MARKET OPPORTUNITIES

BUDGET SHIFT: FUNDS USED TO ACQUIRE CPUS, CONSTRUCT PULPERY HOUSES, TRAIN FARMERS IN BEST AGRONOMIC PRACTICES; & SUPPLY REVOLVING LOAN FUND INPUTS.

RCDG - VALUE-ADDED PRODUCT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN

SEC. 9007 REAP-ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS GRANTS (MAN)

VALUE- ADDED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

VALUE- ADDED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

RISK MANAGEMENT EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

RISK MANAGEMENT EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

TO PROVIDE HANDS-ON EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS THAT WILL ASSIST HISTORICALLYUNDERSERVED (HU) FARMERS IMPROVE THE ECONOMIC AND ECOLOGICALSUSTAINABILITY OF THEIR FARMING OPERATIONS.

VALUE- ADDED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

VALUE- ADDED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

VALUE- ADDED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

VALUE- ADDED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

RCDG - GRANTS TO ASSIST MINORITY PRODUCERS

FOOD SAFETY EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, TOOLS AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES DEVELOPED TO EDUCATE FARMERS ABOUT THE FOOD SAFETY MODERNIZATION ACT (FSMA) REGULATIONS MAY NOT ALWAYS BE READILY ACCESSIBLE TO ALL FARMERS. SOME OF THE FORMAL TRAININGS THAT HAVE BEEN USED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO FARMERS ABOUT THESE FOOD SAFETY REGULATIONS ARE DESIGNED TO BE DELIVERED AS WORKSHOPS OR SHORTCOURSES THAT REQUIRED FARMERS TO ATTEND AT SPECIFIC TIMES AND LOCATIONS DURING THE YEAR. A FREQUENT FEEDBACK FARMERS PROVIDE AT THESE WORKSHOPS IS THAT DUE TO THEIR GROWING SEASONS AND WORK SCHEDULES, THEY WOULD PREFER TO ACQUIRE FOOD SAFETY INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE IN SUCH A WAY THAT THEY CAN LEARN ABOUT NEW AND RELEVANT TOPICS IN THEIR LEISURE TIME AND AT THEIR OWN PACE. WE PROPOSE TO APPLY THE LESSONS LEARN FROM THIS AND OTHER FSMA-RELATED EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING MATERIALS BY DESIGNING SPECIFIC CONTENT THAT WILL BE MUCH MORE ACCESSIBLE TO NEW AND BEGINNING FARMERS, EXPERIENCED FARMERS WHO LIVE FAR AWAY FROM WORKSHOP SITES, AND SPANISH-SPEAKING GROWERS. ALL OF THESE GROUPS OFTEN HAVE DIFFICULTIES OR CHALLENGES TO TRAVEL AWAY FROM THEIR FARMS. THUS, WE BELIEVE THAT OUR PROJECT CAN PROVIDE A FORMAT TO EXPAND FOOD SAFETY INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE TO A BROADER COMMUNITY OF FARMERS. FOG IS CONFIDENT THAT BY CREATING PODCASTS AND WEBINARS THAT PRESENT THOSE FOOD SAFETY TOPICS FARMERS ARE MOST INTERESTED IN, WE CAN DELIVER SAID INFORMATION IN A POINTED AND EFFECTIVE MANNER TO FARMERS AT ALL TIMES, REGARDLESS OF THE SEASON, WEATHER OR SCHEDULES PODCAST ENGAGEMENT HAS GROWN EXPONENTIALLY IN RECENT YEARS. EDUCATION EXPERTS BELIEVE USING PODCASTS TO DELIVER NEW INFORMATION HAS SEVERAL ADVANTAGES. ONE OF ADVANTAGE IS THAT UNLIKE FORMAL WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES, PODCASTS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT ANY TIME. THEY ALSO ALLOW EDUCATORS TO REACH MORE PEOPLE THAN THEY COULD UNDER NORMAL CLASSROOM SETTINGS. FOG BELIEVES THAT PODCASTS AND WEBINARS WILL PROVE TO BE AN EFFICIENT AND COST-EFFECTIVE WAY OF DELIVERY INFORMATION REGARDING FOOD SAFETY TOPICS TO AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS WHO HAVE TIME CONSTRAINTS AND ARE GEOGRAPHICALLY DISPERSED. OUR ROAD TO SAFE AND HEALTHY FOOD PODCAST PROJECT WILL INNOVATE HOW WE DELIVER USEFUL INFORMATION TO FARMERS IS KEY TO POSITIVELY INFLUENCING THEIR DECISIONS TO LISTEN AND BE RECEPTIVE TO CRITICAL INFORMATION THAT IS SHARED WITH THEM. THAT IS WHY OUR APPROACH IN THIS PROJECT WILL BE TO PROVIDE PRODUCERS WHO SUBSCRIBE WITH TOOLS THAT STIMULATE AND ENHANCE CRITICAL THINKING THROUGH REAL-LIFE SCENARIO EXERCISES DESIGNED TO FORCE THEM TO REFLECT ON THEIR FOOD SAFETY ASSUMPTIONS AND CONCERNS. CONSEQUENTLY, PRODUCERS CAN USE THE INFORMATION, REAL-LIFE SCENARIOS AND RECOMMENDATIONS WE PROVIDE THROUGH THE PODCASTS AND WEBINARS TO IMPLEMENT ADEQUATE SOLUTIONS TO THEIR FOOD SAFETY CHALLENGES AND PROBLEMS

RCDG - GRANTS TO ASSIST MINORITY PRODUCERS

HOOSIER GROWERS, LLC IS A SMALL, MULTI-SPECIES HALAL-CERTIFIED SLAUGHTER AND PROCESSING FACILITY IN NORTH- CENTRAL INDIANA WORKING TO OBTAIN A FEDERAL GRANT OF INSPECTION. THEY PROVIDE SLAUGHTER AND MINIMAL PROCESSING SERVICES UNDER CUSTOM EXEMPT STATUS ONLY TO PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS THAT BRING IN THEIR OWN ANIMALS FOR PRIVATE CONSUMPTION AFTER PROCESSING. THEY CURRENTLY PROCESS APPROXIMATELY FOUR HEAD OF CATTLE AND TEN SHEEP/GOATS PER WEEK, BUT ARE MISSING SOME EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO SLAUGHTER HOGS. THEY'RE APPLYING FOR MPIR FUNDS TO MAKE EQUIPMENT AND FACILITY UPGRADES AND TO DEVELOP HAZARD ANALYSIS CRITICAL CONTROL POINT (HACCP) PLANS AND SANITATION STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SSOPS) NECESSARY TO OBTAIN A FEDERAL GRANT OF INSPECTION SO THAT THEY CAN (1) PROCESS ANIMALS UNDER INSPECTION TO SELL MEAT ACROSS INDIANA AND ACROSS STATE LINES, (2) PROCESS ANIMALS FOR OTHERS IN NEED OF INSPECTED PROCESSING TO SERVE THEIR CUSTOMER BASES, AND (3) PROCESS THE ANIMALS OF OTHER LOCAL PRODUCERS TO BE SOLD TO THE PUBLIC AT FARMER'S MARKETS, FARM- BASED MARKETS, AND TO WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS. WITH THE PROPOSED INVESTMENTS, THEIR CURRENT 9,400 SQUARE- FOOT FACILITY COULD REACH A CAPACITY, BASED ON AVAILABLE HANGING SPACE, OF 25 HEAD OF CATTLE OR 40 HEAD OF HOGS OR 60 HEAD OF SHEEP/GOATS PER WEEK. AN MPIR GRANT WOULD NOT ONLY HELP PAY FOR THE EQUIPMENT, SANITATION PLANS, AND FACILITY UPGRADES NECESSARY TO OBTAIN A FEDERAL GRANT OF INSPECTION FOR THE APPLICANT, BUT IT WOULD STRENGTHEN THE INDIANA FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN AND INCREASE THE SUPPLY OF LOCALLY PRODUCED MEAT PRODUCTS ACROSS THE STATE AND REGION. THE BENEFITS OF THIS PROJECT WOULD IMPACT NOT ONLY HOOSIER GROWERS, LLC, BUT MANY LOCAL INDIANA PRODUCERS, PROCESSORS, FOOD BUSINESSES, AND CONSUMERS

RCDG - GRANTS TO ASSIST MINORITY PRODUCERS

GLOBAL GROWERS FARMERS

BUDGET SHIFT: FUNDS USED TO IMPROVE ORGANIZATIONAL FINANCIAL & MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS; EXPAND MEMBERSHIP AND ESTABLISH AN ON-FARM DEMONSTRATION SITE.

SEC. 9007 REAP-ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS GRANTS (MAN)

VALUE- ADDED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

RCDG - GRANTS TO ASSIST MINORITY PRODUCERS

RCDG - GRANTS TO ASSIST MINORITY PRODUCERS

RCDG - GRANTS TO ASSIST MINORITY PRODUCERS

BUDGET SHIFT: FUNDS ARE USED TO PROVIDE KAMARA WITH MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL, AND AGRICULTURAL CAPACITY BUILDING AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 5-YEAR BUSINES

RCDG - GRANTS TO ASSIST MINORITY PRODUCERS

THIS ACTION APPROVES AN AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $168,287 TO THE FLORIDA CERTIFIED ORGANIC GROWERS AND CONSUMERS, INC. TO ASSIST LARGE-SCALE CONVENTI

RISK MANAGEMENT EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

RCDG - GRANTS TO ASSIST MINORITY PRODUCERS

REAP ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT (EEI) GRANT UNRESTRICTED AMOUNT

VALUE- ADDED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

OUTREACH EFFORT WILL ALLOW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND DISSEMINAION OF EASEMENT PROGRAM INFORMATION IN THE MOST RELEVANT AND EFFECTIVE MANNER.

RCDG - GRANTS TO ASSIST MINORITY PRODUCERS

INCREASE SIZE AND SCOPE OF 'RAISING RANCHERS' PROGRAM TO BRING TOGETHER AGING AGRICULTURISTS WITH YOUNG RANCHERS AND FARMERS

FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT LEASE FOR WS MISSION

RCDG - VALUE-ADDED PRODUCT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

RBDG RURAL BUSINESS COOP RURAL ENTERPRISE GRANT

PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR FOOD SAFETY ON SMALL DIVERSIFIED FRUIT AND VEGETABLE FARMS

CONSERVATION TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

DEVELOPMENT OF BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES TO MINIMIZE RESIDUES OF CHLOROTHALONIL AND CHLORPYRIPHOS ON CRANBERRIES BY: APPLICATION OF CHLOROTHALONIL (

CONSERVATION TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

RCDG - GRANTS TO ASSIST MINORITY PRODUCERS

BUDGET SHIFT: THE GOAL OF THE PROJECT IS TO IMPROVE THE LIVING CONDITIONS OF THE RICE GROWERS OF MONO-COUFFO REGION.

2017RMEPP

RCDG - GRANTS TO ASSIST MINORITY PRODUCERS

CONSERVATION TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

SUSTAINABLE INDOOR GROWING SYSTEM (SIGS) FOR THE PRODUCTION OF GRAFTED VEGETABLE PLANTS

THE TOLEDO AREA FOOD HUB

THE TOLEDO AREA FOOD HUB

PROVIDING RESOURCES TO HELP MINNESOTA DIRECT MARKETERS GROW

RISK MGMT ED & HANDS ON RESOURCES FOR UPPER MIDWEST SP. CROP, LIMITED RESOURCE, HMONG & HISPANIC PRODUCERS

FARM TO SCHOOL GRANT PROGRAM

2018RMEPP

2017RMEPP

2016 EDUCATION AWARD

A NOVEL ROBOTIC SOLUTION FOR IMPROVING TOMATO HARVESTING PROCESS IN GREENHOUSES. INCLUDES DESIGN OF A NEW MACHINE LEARNING VISION ALGORITHM FOR HARVESTING.

RME AWARD

RME AWARD

RME OUTREACH

RME OUTREACH

GLOBAL GROWERS NETWORK INC WILL DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT THE ADVOCATES IN THE FIELD LEADERSHIP PROGRAM IN GEORGIA.

HAWTHORNE COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET

HAWTHORNE COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET

THE GEORGIA FRUIT VEGETABLES GROWERS ASSOCIATION INC. IS UNDERTAKING A PIVOTAL FEASIBILITY STUDY FOCUSED ON OPTIMIZING THE PROCESSING OF FRESH HARVEST PRODUCE WITHIN GEORGIA A REGION WHERE 90 OF THE STATES 1200 PRODUCE FARMERS OPERATE. THIS PROJECTS PURPOSE IS TO IDENTIFY THE MOST EFFECTIVE PATH TO SUCCESS FOR A NOVEL MOBILE PROCESSING CONCEPT DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE VALUE AND EXTEND THE SHELF LIFE OF FRESH PRODUCE WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY MINIMIZING WASTE. THE STUDY WILL INCORPORATE COMPREHENSIVE FEEDBACK FROM SEASONED FARMERS AND INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS A SIGNIFICANT CHALLENGE WITHIN THE GLOBAL FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN. THE PROJECT WILL EVALUATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MOBILE PROCESSING SYSTEM THE EXACT DETAILS OF WHICH ARE YET TO BE DETERMINED TO IMPROVE THE HANDLING AND PRESERVATION OF GEORGIAS ABUNDANT HARVEST. ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES INCLUDE INCREASED PRODUCER PROFITABILITY AND A REDUCTION IN LOSSES DURING THE PROCESSING STAGE. THE PRIMARY BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROJECT ARE THE STATES FARMERS AS WELL AS THE CONSUMERS WHO ACCESS THIS IMPROVED PRODUCE THROUGH VARIOUS DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS. STAKEHOLDERS THROUGHOUT THE AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD PROCESSING SECTORS WILL ALSO BENEFIT FROM THE ENHANCED EFFICIENCY AND REDUCED WASTE. THE PROJECT AIMS TO CONTRIBUTE TO A MORE ROBUST AND RELIABLE SUPPLY OF FRESH PRODUCE FOR THE MARKET.

2015 EDUCATION AWARD

2014 EDUCATION AWARD

RME AWARD

2014 EDUCATION AWARD

2017RMEPP

WESTERN NEW YORK FOOD HUB MOBILIZATION

WESTERN NEW YORK FOOD HUB MOBILIZATION

RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GRANTS - ARRA

CONSERVATION TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

FY2009 ARRA COLA/QI.

RME OUTREACH

2014 EDUCATION AWARD

AERIAL ACTIVITIES IN ID

ANCIENT GRAIN FLOURS

RME OUTREACH

REAP ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT (EEI) GRANT UNRESTRICTED AMOUNT - IRA 24/31

RCDG - GRANTS TO ASSIST MINORITY PRODUCERS

EXPIRED: THE GOAL OF THE PROJECT IS TO PROMOTE THE GROWTH OF SMALL SCALE RICE ENTERPRISES THAT IMPROVE THE STANDARD OF LIVING OF LOW-INCOME RICE PROD

RBDG RURAL BUSINESS COOP RURAL ENTERPRISE GRANT

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INCENTIVE PROGRAM

DALLAS WHOLESALE CHEFS' MARKET INNOVATION INITIATIVE. TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL FOOD BUSINESS WHILE AIMING TO I

RCDG - GRANTS TO ASSIST MINORITY PRODUCERS

THE OREGON WHEAT GROWERS LEAGUE (OWGL) IS A PRODUCER-FUNDED ORGANIZATIONWHICH WORKS DIRECTLY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OREGON STATE WHEATCOMMISSION TO ENSURE PROFITABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY OF OREGON'S WHEATPRODUCTION. THIS UNIQUE RELATIONSHIP MAKES OWGL THE SOLE ORGANIZATIONTHROUGH WHICH ALL OREGON WHEAT PRODUCERS CAN BE REACHED TO ENHANCECONSERVATION PROGRAMS IN OREGON'S WHEAT GROWING REGIONS.

BEAVER CREEK DOUBLE FORDS

EXISTING EBT TECHNOLOGY AND PROMOTION PROJECT IN ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

RME AWARD

LEASE OF AIRCRAFT F

RBDG RURAL BUSINESS COOP RURAL ENTERPRISE GRANT

RCDG - VALUE-ADDED PRODUCT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INCENTIVE PROGRAM

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INCENTIVE PROGRAM

TO HIRE AND TRAIN A NEW STAFF MEMBER TO ACT AS PROGRAM COORDINATOR TO PROVIDE TA, OUTREACH AND COORDINATION IN HUMBOLDT, DEL NORTE, TRINITY AND MENDOCINO COUNTIES.

RME AWARD

LEASE OF A FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT FOR USE BY WILDLIFE SERVICESRIMARILY TO PROVIDE AERIAL WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT SEVICES TO RESIDENTS REQUESTING CONTROL AGAINST DAMAGE RELATED TO PREDATORY ANIMALS.