Texas farmers were devastated by the recent winter storm
Producer Needs SurveyFor producers who suffered damages from the winter storms:
***Thank you Ken Mix and the Small Producers Initiative for putting together this list.
For ag professionals and farm supporters:
***Thank you Ken Mix and the Small Producers Initiative for putting together this list.
- NRCS EQIP is accepting applications for repair and replacement of on-farm conservation infrastructure, including high tunnels, irrigation systems, roofs and covers, water storage facilities, and more. You can find the press release on the TX NRCS homepage. There are three application deadlines for storm damages: March 5, March 19, and April 2.
- TDA's STAR Fund is accepting applications for repairs and replacements on Texas farms and ranches. This is a 50% cost-share program. Applications are due by June 28.
- FSA and RMA offer several disaster programs for all types of producers, which SPI will be briefed on in more detail tomorrow.
- TOFGA has compiled an excellent list of resources on their website.
- The Central Texas Young Farmers Coalition has developed an open, shared spreadsheet where farmers can post what they need, what they have to offer others in need, workday/volunteer requests, and more.
- Please feel free to reach out if you'd like help navigating disaster assistance programs. We will do our best to help and/or connect you with someone who can.
- Lastly, please fill out this survey so Texas farm organizations can accurately assess damages and work on fundraising efforts!
For ag professionals and farm supporters:
- Several statewide ag organizations have created a fundraiser for Texas farmers impacted by the storm.
- You can donate to TDA's Star Fund to help with disaster recovery now and in the future.
- You can also donate to the Central Texas Farmers Cooperative fundraiser.
For producers who suffered damages from the winter storms:
Even if farmers were able to get some crops out of the field just before the extreme weather hit, their fields have been completely wiped out. Diaries have been without power for over a week, with no way to milk their cows. Ranchers lost livestock due to the extreme cold. This is usually a transition time for local farmers; harvesting the last of the winter bounty, while beginning to get the first spring produce in the ground.
These producers are the ones who supply our regional food systems with healthy produce, fruits, dairy and meats. This storm has left them having to start from scratch, with no reserves to draw from because of the loss of the remaining winter crops.
How can you help??
If you are interested in being put in touch with a farmer or rancher that needs help, please let us know. We can match you with a producer that need help similar to what you would like to help with.
Contact us at: info@foodshedinvestors.com
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Even if farmers were able to get some crops out of the field just before the extreme weather hit, their fields have been completely wiped out. Diaries have been without power for over a week, with no way to milk their cows. Ranchers lost livestock due to the extreme cold. This is usually a transition time for local farmers; harvesting the last of the winter bounty, while beginning to get the first spring produce in the ground.
These producers are the ones who supply our regional food systems with healthy produce, fruits, dairy and meats. This storm has left them having to start from scratch, with no reserves to draw from because of the loss of the remaining winter crops.
How can you help??
If you are interested in being put in touch with a farmer or rancher that needs help, please let us know. We can match you with a producer that need help similar to what you would like to help with.
Contact us at: info@foodshedinvestors.com
Or click here:
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