To provide experiential training through apprenticeship and mentoring on a model farm, classroom based workshops and hands on activities to build knowledge and skill of sdfrs required to make well…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded a $717,330 Project Grant to Whitaker Small Farm Group, Inc. under the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers (CFDA 10.443) program. The grant will provide experiential training through apprenticeships and mentoring on model farms, as well as classroom-based workshops and hands-on activities, to build the knowledge and skills of socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers (SDFRs) to help them make informed business decisions and operate sustainable and profitable farms. The grant period runs from September 29, 2023 to September 28, 2026. Whitaker Small Farm Group, Inc. is a minority-owned, non-profit organization focused on supporting SDFRs and veteran farmers, and has received several multi-year grants from USDA to deliver comprehensive agricultural training programs in this area.

To provide experiential training through apprenticeship and mentoring on a model farm, classroom based workshops and hands on activities to build knowledge and skill of sdfrs required to make well informed business decisions and operate sustainable and profitable farms.