The Institute of Food Production and Sustainability, a USDA agency, awarded The Farm Collaborative, a non-profit organization in Colorado, a $928,183 Project Grant under the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (CFDA 10.311). The grant will fund a 3-year initiative to launch a comprehensive farmer training program in Western Colorado focused on serving beginning and under-resourced farmers. The program includes a heavily evaluated apprenticeship for beginning farmers with 1-3 years of experience, training on finances, marketing, and land access, and opportunities for growth and expansion for more experienced beginning farmers with 3-5 and 5+ years of experience through access to 0% loans, financing, and guaranteed product purchases. The project aims to provide at least 1,700 beginning farmers with access to resources, 45 with one-on-one support, and 12 with the apprenticeship program. Additionally, the program will develop bilingual resources and host field days to engage farmers with no prior experience. The grant was awarded on Sep 15, 2023 with a project period ending on Sep 14, 2026.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $741.2k | 9/11/23 |