To provide on farm education and training for bipoc and veterans in new york to learn about food production strategies, climate smart farming, land access connections, markets and distribution…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Advocacy and Outreach awarded a $723,304 Project Grant (CFDA 10.443 - Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers) to Khuba International, Inc., a non-profit organization, to provide on-farm education and training for Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and veteran farmers in New York. The three-year grant, awarded on Sep 27, 2024, will fund initiatives to teach sustainable agriculture, climate-smart farming, land access, markets and distribution, and cooperative farm models to underserved agricultural communities. This grant aligns with the 2501 Program's goal of encouraging and assisting socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers to own and operate farms and participate equitably in USDA programs.

To provide on farm education and training for bipoc and veterans in new york to learn about food production strategies, climate smart farming, land access connections, markets and distribution opportunities, and cooperative farm models.