Awards issued prior to january 20, 2025, were funded under previous administrations and may not reflect the priorities and policies of the current administration.** the primary focus will be for…

Awards issued prior to january 20, 2025, were funded under previous administrations and may not reflect the priorities and policies of the current administration.** the primary focus will be for nbfa to work with USDA agencies as needed to educate and implement resources to eliminate barriers that continue to limit existing socially disadvantaged farmers and operators from participating in programs in rural and persistent poverty communities in mississippi, north carolina, south carolina and virginia farming communities. The farmers included in this effort would benefit from partnerships that promote techniques for effective partnership, how to become eligible for USDA programs, step by step guide to completing USDA application process, education, communication, respect and trust. There will be coordination of the program coordinator to host meetings between the participants and USDA offices that will include site visits and discussions on specific resource needs with each individual participant. Nbfa will explore any barriers that limit programmatic eligibility or program entry in each locality with each group of farmers.