This $942,019 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) aims to support beginning farmers and ranchers in California's Northern Sierra Foothills region. The project, titled "Expanding the Scope and Reach of Collaborative Outreach, Education, and Technical Assistance for Beginning Foothill Farmers and Ranchers," will be implemented by the non-profit organization Sierra Harvest. The key activities include collaborating with regional partners to expand educational outreach, providing tailored technical assistance, and offering comprehensive training programs, business development workshops, mentorship opportunities, and grant coaching. Additionally, the project will establish a regional farmer-owned cooperative to reduce operational costs and increase profits and market access for small-scale farmers. This multi-year effort seeks to empower beginning farmers and ranchers with the necessary skills, resources, and opportunities to establish and sustain successful agricultural enterprises in the target region.
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