The “Stronger Together” resource guide to help rural communities build strategies to boost local economic development has been translated into Spanish. The guide, developed by EDA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, outlines programs and services that can be used … Continued
This guide from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition provides an in-depth look at dozens of federal programs and policies most important to sustainable agriculture. It details how they can be accessed by farmers, ranchers, and grassroots organizations nationwide. URL: Visit … Continued
Use this comprehensive USDA guide to learn about and navigate resources and services in support of local and regional food systems. URL: Visit resource
This program is designed to provide technical assistance and training for small rural businesses. Small means that the business has fewer than 50 new workers and less than $1 million in gross revenue. URL: Visit resource
The Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) provides loans, grants, and technical assistance resources to improve and support access to fresh, healthy, affordable food in urban and rural underserved communities. URL: Visit resource
The Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program provides grants to organizations for education, mentoring and technical assistance initiatives for beginning farmers and ranchers. URL: Visit resource
The Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP) supports the development, coordination, and expansion of direct producer-to-consumer marketing; local and regional food markets and enterprises; and value-added agricultural products. URL: Visit resource