This $1,800,000 federal Project Grant awarded on January 17, 2025 by the USDA Forest Service through the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) will provide training and technical assistance to underserved forest landowners in the Southern United States. The grant recipient, the Federation of Southern Cooperatives / Land Assistance Fund Inc., will focus on equipping these landowners with knowledge and resources to access emerging private markets for their forest products and services. The grant aims to improve the quality of life for rural communities and small farmers through sustainable economic development, education, and advocacy related to forest management and utilization.
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