Outreach

Focusing on guiding farmers through meetings, discussions, and presentations so they can benefit from the programs offered by USDA agencies.

We raise awareness about USDA programs in rural Puerto Rico, building connections between farmers and local USDA offices. Focusing on helping farmers in rural Puerto Rico connect with USDA programs. Through targeted outreach, we increase awareness of the resources available to them. Our outreach meetings are designed to equip farmers with detailed knowledge about USDA program requirements and benefits. We guide them through the eligibility criteria, application processes, and farm registration steps. These sessions ensure that farmers understand how to effectively access USDA programs, enabling them to take full advantage of opportunities.

Activities

  • Get Informed with FSA: RTCP 9/02/2025 Webinar

    Teams Webinar in collaboration with Farm Service Agency. FSA State Director offered a presentation about Reimbursement Transportation Cost Payment Program (RTCP) to participating far. 

  • Get Informed with FSA: SDRP 8/19/2025 Webinar

    Teams Webinar in collaboration with Farm Service Agency. FSA State Director offered a presentation about Supplemental Debt Relief Program (SDRP) to participating farmers. 

  • Get Informed with FSA: MASC 2025 Jan. 2025

    Virtual Zoom meeting with farmers in collaboration with Farm Service Agency. Presentation about Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC), forms to apply were explained.

  • Get Informed with FSA: RTCP 2024Virtual meeting 9/9/24

    Farm Service Agency gives a presentation about Reimbursement Transportation Cost Payment Program (RTCP), forms to apply were explained.

  • Get Informed with FSA: ERP-2022Outreach meeting LaresMay 7, 2024

    Meeting with farmers and presentation by FSA about Emergency Relief Program (ERP-2022).

  • Get Informed with FSA: USDA Farm RegistrationMeeting in San Lorenzo March 12, 2024

    Farm Service Agency gives a presentation about USDA farm  registry and explains application forms.

  • Get Informed with USDA Outreach meeting in Utuado UPRU El BohíoJanuary 25, 2024

    Meeting with farmers with collaboration of USDA agencies. Presentations about FSA: Revenue Loss Assistance Programs: Emergency Relef Program (ERP-2022); RD: Rural Partners Network (RPN), Housing Program, Rural Energy for America Program (REAP); NRCS: Conservation and financial assistance programs. Environmental Quality Incentives Program EQIP; Conservation Stewardship Program CSP, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG).

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