The goal of this project is to create an opportunity to actively reachand teach active military, veterans, military family members, minorities, and youth who are interested in agricultural…

The Department of Agriculture Office of Advocacy and Outreach awarded $750,000 through the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers program to Kanawha Institute For Social Research & Action, Inc. The three-year project grant aims to create opportunities for active military, veterans, military family members, minorities, and youth to engage in agricultural production as a source of income, mental health management, stress relief, and business training through September 2025. The Outreach and Assistance program seeks to encourage and assist socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, veteran farmers and ranchers, and beginning farmers and ranchers in owning, operating, and participating equitably in farms and ranches.

The goal of this project is to create an opportunity to actively reachand teach active military, veterans, military family members, minorities, and youth who are interested in agricultural production as asource of income, mental health and stress management, and businesstraining.