Awards issued prior to january 20, 2025, were funded under previous administrations and may not reflect the priorities and policies of the current administration.** texas agricultural communities…

Awards issued prior to january 20, 2025, were funded under previous administrations and may not reflect the priorities and policies of the current administration.** texas agricultural communities creating effective service success (texas access)the goal of the proposed project is to improve the long-term operational and financial sustainability of farmers and ranchers in south and east texas by increasing their understanding of, and participation in, the full range of USDA programs. The project will accomplish this goal through coordinated provision of a range of enhanced technical assistance services, delivered by a strong partnership between the university of texas RIO grande valley, two local community-based organizations, and a non-profit technical assistance provider. This project will work collaboratively with USDA and other cooperators to develop and deliver targeted outreach and technical assistance services addressed to meet the needs of agricultural producers in south and east texas -- the state with the highest number of farms and land in farms in the US. Project partners have demonstrated expertise in evaluating and serving the needs of texas farmers and ranchers with technical assistance services. Technical assistance delivered through this project will be systematic, targeted, customized, and will be adapted to the evolving needs of texas. Project technical assistance will assist USDA in enrolling famers in USDA programs and will reduce difficulties to USDA program delivery, support producers impacted by covid and the resulting supply chain issues, facilitate capital and land access, and increase participation in USDA programs.technical assistance services are based on promising and evidence-based approaches, and the project contains a robust evaluation plan that outlines how project outcomes will be measured through both quantitative and qualitative methods.