This federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (CFDA 10.311) provides $517,551 to Carter Farms LLC to enhance the local supply chain from socially disadvantaged farmers in Virginia and Southern Maryland. The key objectives are to: 1) provide outreach and education on USDA programs, 2) enhance business, financial, marketing, and sales strategies, 3) increase the ability of underserved and veteran farmers to access and retain farmland, 4) improve specialty and ethnic crop production and marketing skills, and 5) promote climate-smart agricultural practices. The project aims to improve economic opportunities, soil conservation, and quality of life for these historically underserved farmers and their communities through training, mentoring, apprenticeships, and technical assistance on topics like crop production, business management, and land transition.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $517.6k | 9/22/23 |