Awards issued prior to january 20, 2025, were funded under previous administrations and may not reflect the priorities and policies of the current administration.** this project will develop an…

Awards issued prior to january 20, 2025, were funded under previous administrations and may not reflect the priorities and policies of the current administration.** this project will develop an educator-technical assistance network of experts in michigan to improve provider skillsets, resources, outreach, and engagement processes collaboratively and systemically with an outcome to better serve agricultural producer needs of socially-disadvantaged farming communities in michigan. In strong partnership with michigan food and farming systems, msue, and julian samora institute, this educator-technical assistance network's primary goal is to reach more socially-disadvantaged agricultural producers in michigan, with improved MSU and community organizational resources CO-designed by understanding and engagement with community needs. This transformative model of network engagement in michigan will create a core pathway for michigan socially-disadvantaged farmers to engage with agricultural resources in a way that is restorative and supportive.