To identify and address the technical assistance needs of underserved and veteran farmers and ranchers in southern california, by providing training and technical assistance in both english and…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Office of Advocacy and Outreach awarded a $750,000 Project Grant under the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers (CFDA 10.443) federal grant program. The grant, awarded on Sep 27, 2024, will be used by Foodshed Cooperative Inc. (dba Foodshed Inc.) to provide training and technical assistance, in both English and Spanish, to underserved and veteran farmers and ranchers in Southern California. The goal is to help these agricultural producers access federal, state, and local resources that will support their success and viability. The funding will enable Foodshed Inc., a minority-owned and woman-owned cooperative, to address the technical assistance needs of this underserved agricultural community through comprehensive outreach, education, and infrastructure development initiatives.

To identify and address the technical assistance needs of underserved and veteran farmers and ranchers in southern california, by providing training and technical assistance in both english and spanish to help them access federal, state, and local resources that will help them be successful.