To advance farming, workforce development, and economic growthopportunities for socially disadvantaged farmers and youth, black andlow-income, within arkansas pulaskiand lonoke counties

The Department of Agriculture Office of Advocacy and Outreach awarded a $750,000 Project Grant to Wsbz Farms through the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers program (CFDA 10.443). The grant will advance farming, workforce development, and economic growth opportunities for socially disadvantaged farmers and youth, Black and low-income individuals within Arkansas' Pulaski and Lonoke counties from September 2022 through September 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. This particular award will fund services and products from Wsbz Farms that align with that goal within the specified region and communities.