In mississippi to teach a new generation the importance of eating healthy fruits and vegetables and the impact that will have on their overall wellbeing

This Cooperative Agreement award from the United States Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (CFDA 10.912) provides $400,000 in funding to C & C Agricultural Services, LLC to teach a new generation in Mississippi the importance of eating healthy fruits and vegetables and the impact this will have on their overall wellbeing. The award period runs from Sep 1, 2024 to Sep 1, 2028. The Environmental Quality Incentives Program is a federal grant program that promotes agricultural production, forest management, and environmental quality as compatible national goals, providing financial and technical assistance to farmers, ranchers, and private forest landowners to implement innovative conservation practices. This award aims to deliver educational outreach and programming to a target population in Mississippi focused on the benefits of healthy eating habits and their connection to overall wellness.