"USDA was created to be 'The People's Department,' and
in the past eight years we have made tremendous progress in correcting past
mistakes and creating a more inclusive culture within our organization. Part of
that legacy includes supporting farmers and ranchers with diverse backgrounds
and experience levels," said Vilsack. "The grants announced today
will be leveraged by local partners and help bring traditionally underserved
people into farming, as well as veterans who want to return home to rural
areas."
Louisiana is listed
among the states benefiting from the funding.
Southern University Agricultural
and Mechanical College, Louisiana; also serving Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia,
Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas,
Virginia, and West Virginia, $199,999.
These
grants are provided through USDA's Outreach and Assistance for Socially
Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program, also known as the 2501
Program and administered by USDA's Office of Advocacy and Outreach (OAO). Since
2010, more than $83.8 million has been invested through the 2501 Program to leverage
the work of local partners. The 2014 Farm Bill reauthorized the program and
expanded the program mandate to include military Veterans.
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