Rogue Farm Corps.

Rogue Farm Corps. is a non-profit organization based in Portland, Oregon, registered in SAM.gov since 2012, that focuses on supporting agricultural development, particularly for beginning farmers, veterans, and socially disadvantaged communities. As a corporate entity with tax-exempt status, the organization specializes in providing agricultural training, education, and support services to emerging farmers and ranchers in Oregon, with a strong emphasis on addressing systemic barriers in agricultural access and ownership.

Through federal grant awards from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Rogue Farm Corps. has consistently delivered targeted programs supporting beginning farmers and ranchers, with a particular focus on veteran and minority agricultural professionals. Their federal grant work includes the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP), which provides comprehensive training and support for new agricultural entrepreneurs, and the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers program. Specific grant-funded initiatives have involved developing job training programs, providing racial equity training for farm employers, facilitating land access resources, and creating collaborative educational opportunities. The organization has worked closely with partners like Oregon State University Extension, county veteran service offices, and national institutions such as Tufts College, executing sub-awards and developing national agricultural training resources. Their grants, ranging from $745,848 to $1,209,541, demonstrate a consistent commitment to supporting diverse, sustainable agricultural development through targeted educational and support programming.