The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Risk Management Agency awarded a $300,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Risk Management Education Partnerships program (CFDA 10.460) to the Rural South Institute, a minority-owned non-profit organization based in Madison, Alabama. The award, effective September 1, 2024 through February 28, 2026, will fund the delivery of comprehensive risk management training and educational resources to agricultural producers, with a focus on supporting underserved populations such as minority farmers, veterans, and limited-resource agricultural producers. The project will involve developing educational materials, conducting training workshops, and providing targeted outreach to enhance agricultural producers' ability to manage production, marketing, financial, legal, and human risks. The Risk Management Education Partnerships program aims to improve agricultural producers' decision-making and resilience through risk management education, particularly for producers of crops not currently covered by federal crop insurance, specialty crops, and underserved agricultural commodities.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $300.0k | 9/1/24 |