By Mississippi Delta Council for Farm Workers Opportunities, Inc
Putting income directly in the hands of farmers and their families is the most effective and sustainable tool for both community development and improved well-being. Through establishment of farming enterprises and increasing stable farming income, beginning farmers will be able to transform their lives and the economy of their communities. Delta Farm Start offers beginning farmers/ranchers, 4 day workshops quarterly as well as on-farm technical assistance and support services to ensure stable and increasing beginning farming/ranching income. Support services include, but are not limited to, regional cold storage and cold truck transportation, access to shared specialty crop farming equipment, and access to capital for beginning farmer/ranchers through micro-grants in order to cover specific start up and expansion agricultural enterprise expenses. Delta Farm Start has developed aggregate buyers for participant farmers and continues to grow aggregate and commercial sales opportunities for new as well as alumni participants.
Website |
http://www.mdcfwoi.com/ |
Contact |
Donald Green mdcfwoi@cableone.net (662) 627-1121 |
Mississippi