Risk management education partnership program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Risk Management Agency has 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 funding, effective September 1, 2024 through February 28, 2026, will support the delivery of comprehensive risk management training and educational resources to agricultural producers, with a focus on underserved populations such as minority, veteran, and limited-resource farmers. The project will involve developing and implementing educational materials, workshops, training sessions, and outreach activities designed to enhance agricultural producers' capabilities in managing various risks, including production, marketing, financial, legal, and human risks. The cooperative agreement aims to prioritize support for producers of crops not currently covered by federal crop insurance and specialty crop producers.