Thanks to a generous partnership grant from the USDA Risk Management Agency, our innovative Latino Outreach Program makes learning a part of community life for Latino farmers and ranchers.  We reach producers where they are ─ in the field, in the car, and at community gatherings.  Features include:

1. Extension courses on business and farm management, followed by one-on-one counseling
2. A regular one-hour broadcast on Spanish-language Radio Cadena (KDNA).  Topics include business planning, keeping farm records, accessing operating capital, alternative marketing strategies, soil and pest management, and understanding regulations.
3. “Farm walks” that promote hands-on learning and information exchange among producers and university specialists.  Strategies covered include alternative pest management, soil and water management, and conservation.
4. Forums with state lawmakers and state and federal agency officials to discuss drought mitigation strategies and resources.
5. A Spanish-language hotline; assistance accessing federal programs; sessions on completing loan applications; and support for farmer-led organizations.

Programs for Latino Farmers

• Federal Assistance for Hispanic Immigrant Farmers
• Washington State Assistance for Hispanic Immigrant Farmers
• Small Business Planning and Management Resources
• Educational Resources for Hispanic Immigrant Farmers
• Working with Latino Populations
• Resources for Agricultural Land Conservation
• Political Action and News Updates about Immigrant Farmworker Policy Issues
• Organizations Working with Hispanic/Latino Immigrant Farmer
• Partners
• Links to Other Resources for Spanish Speakers