To provide assistance to farmers and ranchers in puerto rico to develop and sustain resilient climate friendly agricultural and forestry operations, climate smart conservation practices, soil…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded a $741,394 Project Grant to the Hispanic-American Institute Inc. on September 29, 2023 under the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers (CFDA 10.443) program. The funding will enable the Hispanic-American Institute to provide assistance to farmers and ranchers in Puerto Rico, helping them to develop and sustain resilient, climate-friendly agricultural and forestry operations. Key services to be delivered include training, technical assistance, and support for climate-smart conservation practices, soil management, agricultural entrepreneurship, business planning, marketing, and accessing USDA programs. The grant aims to foster equitable access to USDA initiatives among socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in Puerto Rico over the 3-year award period ending September 28, 2026.

To provide assistance to farmers and ranchers in puerto rico to develop and sustain resilient climate friendly agricultural and forestry operations, climate smart conservation practices, soil management, agricultural entrepreneurship, business planning, marketing, legal and accounting assistance and to foster equitable access to USDA programs.