To equip sdvfrs with the fools and skills needed to successfully own and operate profitable farm businesses by increasing their participation in USDA programs, assisting them with financial planning…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded a $657,610 Project Grant on September 29, 2023 to Texas Agriforestry Small Farmers & Ranchers, a minority-owned non-profit organization, under the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers (CFDA 10.443) program. The grant will support efforts to equip socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers with the tools and skills needed to successfully own and operate profitable farm businesses. Key activities include increasing participation in USDA programs, providing financial planning and management assistance, enhancing production skills through innovative and environmentally-friendly farming practices, and developing effective marketing strategies to identify new markets. The overarching goal is to assist this underserved population of farmers and ranchers in owning and operating farms and ranches, as well as participating equitably in USDA initiatives.

To equip sdvfrs with the fools and skills needed to successfully own and operate profitable farm businesses by increasing their participation in USDA programs, assisting them with financial planning and management and enhancing their production skills through innovative, environmentally friendly and cost effective modern production practices and to assist them with effective marketing strategies and identifying new markets.