The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded a $998,891 Cooperative Agreement under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (CFDA 10.912) to The Widget Business Training Co, a minority-owned non-profit organization, to educate minority farmers in Mississippi about climate-smart agriculture programs and practices. The funding will be used to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability over the 3-year period from September 2024 to September 2027. The project aims to promote innovative conservation approaches, technologies, and practices that improve soil health, water quality, and overall environmental benefits for eligible agricultural lands.
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