Resources from our Demystify USDA Event

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Last week Food Well Alliance took the mystery out of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

We convened over 50 farmers and growers to gain knowledge on the resources available through the federal organization's 17 agencies. 

Five USDA agents presented on everything from local procurement for small/mid-size farmers to microloans and farming insurance. 

Here are some great resources provided from that night.

  • Georgia Farm Service Agency District Directors (Click to download)
    District Directors support the farmers in their specific region. Find out who is this District Director in you area for direct assistance with services. 
  • Urban Agriculture Tool Kit (Click to download)
    This is a comprehensive guide for urban growers, which puts USDA in easy context for growing in urban spaces. 
  • Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (Click to download)
    If you are a growers, how can you get your crops insured and if your crops are loss you can be covered for those crops. 
  • USDA Agency Overview (Click to download)
    Learn more about USDA's 17 agencies. 
  • Farm Loans (Click to download)
    A quick reference guide for microloans available through USDA. 

Your Guide to Farm Loans Booklet (Click each link below to download)

We are grateful for our guests speakers and the insight they brought to the room.

Thank you! 

Rodney L. Brooks, Beginning Farmer Regional Coordinator (USDA/FSA)
rodney.brooks@ga.usda.gov 

David Forbes, Program Specialist (USDA/FSA)
David.Forbes@ga.usda.gov

Valerie Pickard, District Conservationist (USDA/NRCS)
valerie.Pickard@ga.usda.gov

Samantha Benjamin-Kirk, Farm to School Regional Lead
(USDA/FNS)
Samantha.Benjamin-Kirk@fns.usda.gov 

Al Burns, Renewable Energy Coordinator (USDA/RD)
Al.Burns@ga.usda.gov