The Department of Agriculture is investing up to $50 million in cooperative agreements to support historically underserved farmers and ranchers with climate-smart agriculture and forestry. The Racial Justice and Equity Conservation Cooperative Agreements are available to entities for two-year projects that expand the delivery of conservation assistance to farmers who are beginning, limited resource, socially disadvantaged, and veteran farmers. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Terry Cosby says, "USDA is committed to revising programs to be more equitable, and these producers deserve our support as they contribute to our vibrant and diverse agricultural communities." The projects should help historically underserved farmers and ranchers implement natural resources conservation practices that improve soil health and water quality, provide habitat for local wildlife species of concern, and improve working agricultural land's environmental and economic performance. Entities that provide outreach assistance to historically underserved groups are eligible to apply for the funding.
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