Awards issued prior to january 20, 2025, were funded under previous administrations and may not reflect the priorities and policies of the current administration.** the target audience of this…

Awards issued prior to january 20, 2025, were funded under previous administrations and may not reflect the priorities and policies of the current administration.** the target audience of this proposal is 100% limited resource, socially disadvantaged, beginning refugee and immigrant farmers. Objectives and activities will be accomplished through wrap around services, specifically hands on technical assistance, workshops and farmer to farmer mentorships. There are three long-term objectives for the proposed grant 1) increase the number of new farmers operating successful farm businesses in north carolina 2) increase farmer's knowledge and skills in agricultural production and farm operation resulting in successful businesses 3) exponentially expand outreach to new farmers through replication of ttcf's successful agricultural programs by delivering agricultural educational opportunities and training new partners across north carolina. Ttcf will accomplish these goals with the support of new and existing partner organizations across N.C. And with direct involvement of 46 farmers across six counties who participate in the transplanting traditions refugee and immigrant producer hub (TTRIPH).