To provide assistance to sdvfrs to increase the financial stability of their farm and ranch operations using climate smart practices by creating an in house resource center when underserved…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded a $716,149 Project Grant to the Taos County Economic Development Corporation (TCEDC) under the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers (CFDA 10.443) program. The funding will support TCEDC in establishing an in-house resource center to provide direct technical assistance to underserved producers in New Mexico on accessing USDA programs and local marketing opportunities. The project will also include on-site demonstrations detailing climate-smart farming and ranching practices to increase the financial and environmental sustainability of operations. TCEDC is a community-based, woman-owned non-profit organization that has delivered a range of USDA-funded services to support sustainable agriculture, food systems development, and assistance to socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers in the region.

To provide assistance to sdvfrs to increase the financial stability of their farm and ranch operations using climate smart practices by creating an in house resource center when underserved producers can receive direct technical assistance on applying for USDA program and local marketing opportunities with on site demonstrations detailing climate smart practices that will increase the financial and environmental stability of their farming and ranching operations.