To build a sustainable production, marketing, and distribution systemfor socially disadvantaged latinx farmers in the western oregon regionthrough the production and marketing of high value…

The Department of Agriculture Office of Advocacy and Outreach awarded Adelante Mujeres $351,224 under the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers federal grant program (CFDA 10.443) to build a sustainable production, marketing, and distribution system for socially disadvantaged Latinx farmers in western Oregon through the production and marketing of high-value specialty crops from September 29, 2022 to September 28, 2025. The overall goal of the 2501 Program is 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. Adelante Mujeres will utilize the funding to establish the necessary infrastructure and partnerships to increase access to markets and generate revenue for Latinx farmers in the region through specialty crops.

To build a sustainable production, marketing, and distribution systemfor socially disadvantaged latinx farmers in the western oregon regionthrough the production and marketing of high value specialty crops.