To strengthen underserved and veteran local farm businesses in texas by offering a holistic approach to farm success encompassing production, business management, marketing, and access to USDA…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded a $749,756 Project Grant on September 27, 2024 to the Texas Center For Local Food under the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers (CFDA 10.443) program. The grant aims to strengthen underserved and veteran local farm businesses in Texas by offering a holistic approach to farm success encompassing production, business management, marketing, and access to USDA programs. This three-year project will ensure a sustainable impact on the local food system and community food security.

As part of this grant, the Texas Center For Local Food will provide $149,756 in sub-grant funding to the National Women In Ag - Texas Chapter to deliver training that supports agricultural business success for socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers.

To strengthen underserved and veteran local farm businesses in texas by offering a holistic approach to farm success encompassing production, business management, marketing, and access to USDA programs that ensures a sustainable impact on the local food system and community food security.