The nwiaa project targets minority women and black farmers looking toexpand their existing agribusiness through crop diversification andexposure to new markets to increase revenue

The National Women In Agriculture Association (NWIAA) will receive $750,000 through the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers program of the US Department of Agriculture Office of Advocacy and Outreach. The goal of this September 2022 project grant award is to provide training and access to financial resources to support crop diversification and expansion into new markets for minority women and Black farmers in Oklahoma. Specifically, NWIAA will target these socially disadvantaged groups looking to grow their existing agribusinesses and increase revenue. The overall goal of the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers program is to encourage and assist these target groups in owning, operating, and participating equitably in farms and ranches.

The project providestraining and access to financial resources.