Arizona has a robust farming economy with over 26 million acres in production

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service awarded $237,100 to the Government of Guam–Department of Administration, Bureau of Statistics and Plans on September 30, 2025 under the Micro-Grants for Food Security Program (CFDA 10.179), a Cooperative Agreement.

The award funds Guam to distribute subawards through a competitive process to eligible entities—including individuals, tribal organizations, faith-based organizations, food banks, food pantries, nonprofits, federally funded educational facilities, and local governments—that will increase the quantity and quality of locally grown food in food-insecure communities. The program targets territories and insular areas with significant food insecurity and substantial food imports; subaward projects support small-scale gardening, herding, and livestock operations.

Performance runs through September 29, 2029 in Guam. Recipients must retain all financial and programmatic records for three years after AMS receives the final Federal Financial Report or until final resolution of any audit findings or litigation claims.

Grain production represents a good portion of the farming economy with a total value of $32 million. However, most of the grains are grown as commodity and processed in large m