Monday, September 28, 2015

USDA Announces $8.8 Million to Support a Diverse Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers

WASHINGTON, September 28, 2015 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $8.4 million to support the work of 54 partner organizations in 35 states to provide training, outreach and technical assistance for socially disadvantaged, tribal and veteran farmers and ranchers. An additional $400,000 will help establish the Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Policy Research Center at Alcorn State University in Lorman, Miss.

From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2015/09/0268.xml&contentidonly=true

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