Funding Available for Research to Benefit Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers

USDA announced this week the availability of $400,000 in funding to establish the Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Policy Research Center. The center will specialize in policy research impacting socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. Qualifying universities across the country are asked to apply to be the Research Center’s home. “This Center will serve as another tool for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers to get the resources they need. It will also assist us in our efforts to help beginning farmers from all walks of life get their start in agriculture.” Applications must be received by Sept. 11, 2014, by 5 p.m. EST. Learn more or apply for the grant.