Outreach and Assistance for Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program

<p><span style="color: black;">The purpose of the </span>OAVFR p<span style="color: black;">rogram, under assistance listing number 10.443, is to assist Veterans in owning and operating farms and ranches and to ensure they are knowledgeable and participating in full range of USDA programs. With </span>OAVFR <span style="color: black;">funding, recipient organizations can provide outreach, technical assistance, and education in agriculture, agribusiness, forestry, and agricultural-related services. The program encourages technical assistance with accessing USDA programs, which includes working with local </span><a href="https://www.farmers.gov/working-with-us/service-center-locator" target="_blank">USDA Service Centers</a><span style="color: black;"> (</span><a href="https://www.fsa.usda.gov/" target="_blank">Farm Service Agency</a><span style="color: black;">, </span><a href="https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/" target="_blank">Natural Resources Conservation Service</a><span style="color: black;">, and </span><a href="https://www.rd.usda.gov/" target="_blank">Rural Development</a><span style="color: black;">).</span></p>