To support historically underserved producers and communities in new england

This federal Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (CFDA 10.902 - Soil and Water Conservation) provides $567,986 to the Pocasset Pokanoket Land Trust, Inc. to support historically underserved producers and communities in New England. The Land Trust will deliver outreach, technical assistance, and training services focused on promoting sustainable agriculture, enhancing conservation practices, and increasing diversity and equity in the agricultural sector. Key initiatives include providing training on indigenous farming techniques, climate-smart agriculture, marketing, and business management to beginning, socially disadvantaged, and indigenous farmers and ranchers. The organization will also facilitate access to USDA programs, offer Spanish translation of materials, and conduct needs assessments for these target populations. The award period runs from February 12, 2024 through March 31, 2027.