Risk management education partnership program

This Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Risk Management Agency under the Risk Management Education Partnerships program (CFDA 10.460) provides $202,985.07 to Oregon Tilth, Inc. to deliver comprehensive risk management training and educational resources to agricultural producers, with a focus on supporting underserved and limited-resource farming communities, particularly specialty crop producers and those with crops not traditionally covered by federal crop insurance.

The award will fund the development and implementation of educational materials, workshops, training sessions, and outreach activities designed to enhance agricultural producers' risk management capabilities across areas such as production, marketing, financial, legal, and human risks. Additionally, Oregon Tilth, Inc. has issued a $49,996.44 sub-award to the Organic Farmers Association to provide technical support, mentorship, online resources, education, and networking opportunities specifically for transitioning and organic farmers throughout the United States.