External Resources

Applications for the National Young Farmers Coalition Root and Bloom Fellowship are open now until May 6, 2026, at 3:00 pm ET. The fellowship, an advocacy and power-building educational opportunity, allows fellows to explore the origins of agriculture policy and how these linkages shape the landscape for young and BIPOC farmers.

Applications are being accepted now through April 22, 2026, at 1:00 pm EST for USDA’s Value-Added Producer Grants program. Contact your state’s local program official to review application requirements. 

The Southern Risk Management Education Center (SRMEC) has released a stress mitigation workbook to assist farmers and members of the agricultural community in managing the various stressors associated with farming.

Southern University AgCenter is offering free technical assistance certification programs to farmers and small business owners. Certification programs currently available are Foods & Farm Food Safety, Small Business Development, Master Small Ruminant, and Sustainable Urban Agriculture. 

Use AgPlan, a tool created by the Center for Farm Financial Management at the University of Minnesota, to create your business plan. Features include business-type templates, a feature-rich type editor, tips and samples, and plan reviewers.

Click below to find your state and view local data, USDA resources, and program deadlines.