Agriculture guidance and resources for your financial empowerment (agro bridge)

The Farmer Veteran Coalition received a $750,000 Project Grant award dated September 30, 2025, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Institute of Youth, Family, and Community under the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (CFDA 10.443). The three-year award, with completion scheduled for September 29, 2028, funds the AGRO BRIDGE (Agriculture Guidance and Resources for Your Financial Empowerment) initiative based in Waco, Texas. The project delivers financial empowerment and technical assistance services to veteran farmers and ranchers, with a specific focus on improving access to USDA programs and resources across Texas.

The AGRO BRIDGE initiative provides outreach, education, and training designed to strengthen the capacity of veteran farmers and ranchers to develop sustainable agricultural enterprises. Through this award, the Farmer Veteran Coalition delivers culturally relevant guidance on financial management, USDA program navigation, and agricultural best practices to underserved veteran farming populations. This funding aligns with the broader program objective of ensuring that socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers can equitably participate in USDA initiatives and maintain viable agricultural operations in rural communities.