Socially Disadvantaged, Limited Resource, Beginning and Small Farmers

The purpose of this program is to ensure that NRCS programs are administered in a way that enables socially disadvantaged, limited resource, beginning and small farmers and ranchers maintain and develop economic viability in farm operations; to ensure NRCS technical assistance programs and activities reach socially disadvantaged, limited resource, beginning and small farmers and ranchers; and that technical practices and information are relevant to the needs of these farmers and ranchers.

• National NRCS Information and Definitions
• Conservation Opportunities for Socially Disadvantaged Farmer or Rancher, Beginning Farmer or Rancher, and Limited Resource Farmer or Rancher

Kansas Success Stories

• Seasonal High Tunnel for Organic
• Helen Goebel, Woodson County
• Reclaiming the Land - Follow-up with Helen Goebel

Contact

Gaye Benfer