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New Partnerships to Link Underserved Farmers to FSA
USAgNet - 04/28/2016
The USDA announced cooperative agreements with 55 partners to educate farmers and other producers that have been underserved by USDA programs historically about Farm Service Agency programs that provide financial, disaster or technical support.
Nearly $2.5 million will go to nonprofits, associations, universities, and foundations that will provide training and information on agricultural best practices, local networking opportunities, and more.
"We're always working to find new ways for our programs to reach more producers and create more jobs in agriculture," said FSA Administrator Val Dolcini. "The organizations selected as part of this effort share USDA's priority of helping more Americans
build successful farms and ranches."
FSA, which solicited applications last fall, received nearly 100 proposals that requested over $9 million in funding. Cooperative agreements, encompassing more than 28 states, will be between $20,000 and $75,000 each and several involve multi-state or
national efforts. A list of awardees can be found at www.fsa.usda.gov/outreach.
The agency also announced Wednesday that it is accepting proposals for consideration in the second evaluation period. Applications are due no later than July 11, 2016. Projects not selected during the first evaluation period will be reconsidered during the
second period. Additional information on the funding solicitation and the related FSA programs can be found at http://www.grants.gov/ using reference number USDA-FSA-CA-2016-001. For nonprofits and public institutions of higher education that are
considering participation, a recording of the online informational session held with stakeholders is posted on the web at www.fsa.usda.gov/outreach.
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