On November 24th, the USDA announced grants totaling $75 million to provide technical assistance for underserved farmers including veterans and producers in areas with low income.  Funding will be provided through the American Rescue Plan and will be distributed through approximately twenty organizations.  Assistance will be provided on planning, taxation and business development.  Some cooperators will include the National Black Farmers Association, the Intertribal Agriculture Council and the Farmer Veteran Coalition.

In announcing the program USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack stated, “We are committed to making each of our programs equitable so all can benefit from the opportunities USDA investments and programs help create.”

The American Rescue Plan, Section 1006 provides direction with over $1 billion in funding for the USDA to take action to ensure underserved communities have programs and support they need to succeed.