To provide education and distribute research based information that will influence the ability of sdvfrs and youth to compete and thrive in agriculture using a learning model that includes hands on…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded Tri-County Agricultural Cooperative, a small minority-owned agricultural cooperative in Mississippi, a $630,300 Project Grant under the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers program (CFDA 10.443). The 3-year grant, awarded on Sep 29, 2023, will fund the delivery of education, training, technical assistance, and research-based information to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, veteran farmers and ranchers, and youth in the state. Key activities include hands-on training, mentoring, and enhancing self-employment opportunities in farming, ranching, and forestry. The grant aims to increase the ability of these underserved groups to compete and thrive in agriculture through a learning model that includes accessing USDA programs, adopting sustainable practices, forest and farm management, and soil health initiatives.

To provide education and distribute research based information that will influence the ability of sdvfrs and youth to compete and thrive in agriculture using a learning model that includes hands on training and mentoring to enhance self employment in farming, ranching, and forestry opportunities.