The Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas (UADA) was awarded a $2,121,750 Project Grant by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (CFDA 10.520 - Agriculture Risk Management Education Partnerships Competitive Grants Program) to manage the Southern Risk Management Education Center (SRMEC). The purpose of the SRMEC is to educate agricultural producers in the southern region on comprehensive risk management strategies to enhance profitability, including activities such as futures trading, crop insurance, and strategic marketing. Key services provided under this grant include delivering risk management education programs, managing a competitive sub-grant program, and collaborating with other regional risk management centers and agricultural stakeholders to expand the reach and impact of these educational efforts. The grant has a performance period from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025.
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