To provide education and training to underserved and veteran farmers in georgia on producing value-added products and entry into thriving markets and demand for these products that translates into…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers (CFDA 10.443) program, awarded a $729,477 Project Grant to The Widget Business Training Co, a minority-owned non-profit organization based in Griffin, Georgia. The grant, awarded on September 27, 2024, will support the delivery of education and training to underserved and veteran farmers in Georgia on producing value-added agricultural products and accessing thriving markets for these products. The funding aims to translate into income-generating potential for the targeted farming communities. The three-year project will run through September 26, 2027.

To provide education and training to underserved and veteran farmers in georgia on producing value-added products and entry into thriving markets and demand for these products that translates into income-generating potential for farmers.