Farm Journal, Inc.

Farm Journal, Inc., doing business as Farm Journal Media, is a self-certified small disadvantaged business registered to receive federal contract and grant awards since July 28, 2009. The company provides a range of services to the federal government, primarily focused on agricultural communications, outreach, and technical assistance programs. As a media and information company specializing in agriculture and rural issues, Farm Journal Media leverages its expertise to support various federal initiatives aimed at promoting agricultural sustainability, climate-smart practices, and conservation efforts.

In terms of federal contracts, Farm Journal, Inc. has recently been awarded a $35,000 Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service. This contract, set aside for small businesses, tasks the company with developing and deploying a digitally-focused communications program to promote the Southwest Climate Hub (SWCH) tools and gather producer insights. The 15-month contract, running from September 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, aims to better understand which outreach approaches resonate most with farmers, ultimately informing data-driven recommendations for future fiscal years. This award demonstrates Farm Journal Media's capability in creating targeted agricultural communication strategies and conducting audience research in the farming sector.

Farm Journal, Inc. has also secured significant federal grant awards to support large-scale agricultural initiatives. The company received a $41,439,294 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service under the Soil and Water Conservation program. This four-year grant, running from September 13, 2023, to September 9, 2027, enables Farm Journal Media to deliver technical assistance for range and forestry conservation programs. The funding supports a national network of conservation professionals who will assist private landowners, conservation districts, tribes, and other organizations in implementing conservation practices and leveraging NRCS Farm Bill programs. Additionally, Farm Journal, Inc. was awarded a $40,439,294 Block Grant under the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program. This grant, also spanning from 2023 to 2027, focuses on expanding markets for climate-smart row crops, specialty crops, and livestock products across 30 U.S. states. The project involves developing supply chains and markets for climate-smart versions of various crops and livestock products, as well as supporting farmer-rancher implementation and monitoring of climate-smart agricultural practices. These substantial grant awards highlight Farm Journal Media's significant role in advancing sustainable agriculture and conservation efforts on a national scale.

We are a publishing and media company. We coordinate the publishing of 5 magazines for farmers a news letter, and Farm Journal has a cable station called AG Day. We also have a Web Site for farmers called AG Web.