The goal of this project is to build on a coalition of hmong-ledorganizations and farm organizations to help asian-american farmers inwisconsin access USDA programs, reach additional markets, and…

This $750,000 Project Grant from the Department of Agriculture Office of Advocacy and Outreach will fund Groundswell Conservancy Inc. to deliver outreach and assistance services to Asian-American farmers in Wisconsin through September 2025. The goal is to build upon a coalition of Hmong-led organizations and farm groups to help Asian-American farmers access USDA programs, reach additional markets, and obtain support for Hmong farmers to attend established farm conferences and field days. These services align with the overall goal of the 10.443 Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers program to encourage and assist socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, veteran farmers and ranchers, and beginning farmers and ranchers with owning and operating farms and ranches and participating equitably in USDA programs.

The goal of this project is to build on a coalition of hmong-ledorganizations and farm organizations to help asian-american farmers inwisconsin access USDA programs, reach additional markets, and getsupport for hmoob farmers to attend established farm conferences andfield days.