U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)-funded American Rescue Plan
Technical Assistance Investment (ARPTAI) Program
Are you a cooperative developer, development center or other group interested in using co-ops to work with farmers, ranchers, forest landowners and operators, and other agricultural producers? We want to work with you!
In partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the National Cooperative Business Association CLUSA International (NCBA CLUSA) is working to support the needs of farmers, ranchers and other agricultural producers. Our new project will provide technical assistance designed to strengthen local capacity and create opportunities for scaling agricultural production and accessing markets.
As part of USDA’s American Rescue Plan Technical Assistance Investment (ARPTAI) Program, Strengthening Co-op Communities will create a community-led cooperative development ecosystem to invest in agricultural communities, address their needs and transform America’s food systems.
We look forward to working with you to reach farmers, ranchers, forest landowners and operators, and other agricultural producers! Together, we can build resilience and equity into American agriculture.