** AWARDS ISSUED PRIOR TO JANUARY 20, 2025, WERE FUNDED UNDER PREVIOUS ADMINISTRATIONS AND MAY NOT REFLECT THE PRIORITIES AND POLICIES OF THE CURRENT ADMINISTRATION.** THIS PROJECT SUPPORTS THE OUTREACH, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING FOR INCREASING THE NUMBER OF BEGINNING FARMERS AND BEEKEEPERS IN BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS. THE BEGINNING FARMER AND BEEKEEPER WILL RECEIVE CLASSROOM AND FIELD TRAINING, AS WELL AS CONSULTATIONS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, ON KEY TOPICS FOR SUSTAINABLE FARMING AND BEEKEEPING OVER 36 MONTHS. WE WILL ASSESS THE SUCCESS OF THIS PROJECT BY THE NUMBER OF FARMERS AND BEEKEEPERS PARTICIPATING AND COMPLETING THIS PROGRAM AND BY THEIR INCREASE IN KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, AND CONTINUATION AS A BEGINNING FARMER AND BEEKEEPER WITH PRE- AND POST-SURVEYS. ALL WORK FOR THIS PROGRAM WILL BE COMPLETE WITHIN 36 MONTHS.