Intouch Community Services Inc.

Intouch Community Services Inc. is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporate entity registered in SAM.gov since July 18, 2017, with a registration valid through March 31, 2025. The organization specializes in providing technical assistance, outreach, and educational services primarily focused on supporting underserved agricultural communities, with a particular emphasis on African American farmers, ranchers, and youth in Mississippi. Through its federal grant awards, Intouch Community Services Inc. works closely with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) to develop and implement programs that increase access to agricultural resources, conservation practices, and career opportunities for marginalized rural and urban populations.

The organization has consistently received Cooperative Agreements and Project Grants under the USDA-NRCS Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902), with awards ranging from $300,000 to $500,000. Its grant-funded initiatives have included removing barriers to agricultural technology access, promoting sustainable farming practices, and providing technical assistance to socially disadvantaged farmers across multiple Mississippi counties. Specific project focuses have encompassed smart agricultural technology implementation, climate-smart and urban agriculture information dissemination, and outreach to diverse groups including women, veterans, beginning farmers, and youth. Recent grants, such as the Lifting Youth and Farmers Together (LYFT) program, demonstrate Intouch Community Services Inc.'s commitment to comprehensive community development through targeted agricultural education, resource access, and technical support for underserved populations.