MS MIN Farmers Alliance Inc.

MS MIN Farmers Alliance Inc. is a minority-owned, non-profit organization registered in SAM.gov since 2014, focused on supporting agricultural development for underserved communities in Mississippi. The organization is specifically dedicated to advancing the interests of small, limited-resource, and socially disadvantaged agricultural producers, with a particular emphasis on Black American farmers and ranchers. As a corporate entity with tax-exempt status, MS MIN Farmers Alliance Inc. works to promote equitable access to agricultural resources, education, and technical assistance through targeted outreach and development programs.

Through its federal grant awards, MS MIN Farmers Alliance Inc. has consistently secured cooperative agreements and project grants from multiple USDA agencies, including the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Rural Business Cooperative Services, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, and the Office of Advocacy and Outreach. The organization's grant-funded work encompasses a wide range of services such as providing technical assistance, conducting farmer education programs, supporting cooperative development, promoting sustainable and climate-resilient farming practices, and helping underserved farmers access USDA programs. Specific grant-funded initiatives have included soil and water conservation efforts in 10 Mississippi counties, climate change mitigation through carbon sequestration education, cooperative business development, outreach to socially disadvantaged farmers, and supporting agricultural producers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The grants, ranging from $175,000 to $750,000, typically operate on 2-3 year project periods and focus on enhancing the economic opportunities and agricultural sustainability of minority and limited-resource farmers in Mississippi.