Progress requires innovative, community-based solutions. That’s why the USDA's Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships reaches out and connects government with non-profit organizations - both secular and faith-based - to help people in need.
In addition to leading the way in agriculture, natural resources, and food, USDA is committed to strengthen communities and nourishing kids. The Center is here to help communities connect with USDA priorities and programs so that together, we can positively impact lives.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us and discuss how we can better serve your community.
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Upcoming Events
Webinar on Supporting Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Workers across America, hosted by USDA and Farm Aid
Thursday, August 22 from 2-3:30pm
Learn more about Farm Aid's programs that support family farms across the country. The webinar is hosted on zoom.gov; please register here: Supporting Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Workers across America, hosted by USDA and Farm Aid
Who you will hear from
Scott Marlow, Senior Advisor to the Administrator, USDA Farm Service Agency
Shorlette Ammons, Program Director, Farm Aid
Caitlin Arnold Stephano, Hotline Program Manager, Farm Aid
Hannah Tremblay, Policy and Advocacy Manager, Farm Aid
Cristina Sandolo, Grant Program Manager, Farm Aid
More about Farm Aid
Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp organized the first Farm Aid concert in 1985 to raise awareness about the loss of family farms and to raise funds to keep farm families on the land. Farm Aid has raised nearly $80 million to promote a strong and resilient family farm system of agriculture. Farm Aid is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to build a vibrant, family farm-centered system of agriculture in America.
Since 1985, Farm Aid has answered 1-800-FARM-AID to provide immediate and effective support services to farm families in crisis. Now Farm Aid’s online Farmer Resource Network connects farmers to an extensive network of organizations across the country that help farmers find the resources they need to access new markets, transition to more sustainable and profitable farming practices, and survive natural disasters.
Farm Aid works with local, regional and national organizations to promote fair farm policies and grassroots organizing campaigns designed to defend and bolster family farm-centered agriculture. By strengthening the voices of family farmers, Farm Aid stands up for the people upon whom we all depend. Farm Aid’s Action Center allows concerned citizens to become advocates for farm policy change.
Other Federal Centers for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
The USDA Center is among 13 Centers for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships across Federal agencies. Others include: Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, Homeland Security, U.S. Agency for International Development, Veterans Affairs, Commerce, Education, Corporation for National and Community Service, Justice, Labor, Small Business Administration, and the Environmental Protection Agency.
Each Center forms partnerships between its agency and faith-based and neighborhood organizations to advance specific goals, and all of the Centers are coordinated by the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.
You can find contact information for other Centers on our contact page.
The White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
The White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships forms partnerships between government at all levels and non-profit organizations, both secular and faith-based, to more effectively serve Americans in need. In addition to coordinating the 13 Federal Centers, it also coordinates the President's Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. The President's Advisory Council is made up of religious and secular community leaders serving one year terms. The Council is responsible for submitting recommendations for how the federal government can more effectively partner with faith and community-based organizations.