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# National Urban Agriculture Initiative

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- [Home](https://nuaginitiative.com/) - NUag Impact SnapshotsThe NUag Project team has rolled out our version of impact statements based on interviews conducted at the National Urban Agriculture Conference, held in Detroit August 4-6, 2024. Overall, 48 interviews were conducted across various participant groups to highlight key insights. Technical Assistance & Training (PDF)Technology & Innovation (PDF)The views and opinions expressed
- [FSA Programs & Acronyms](https://nuaginitiative.com/toolkit/fsa-programs-acronyms/)
- [Agency Quick Guide](https://nuaginitiative.com/toolkit/agency-quick-guide/)
- [Additional Resources](https://nuaginitiative.com/toolkit/additional-resources/) - FSA Toolkit Additional Resources Curated guides, downloadable documents, official web portals, and support organizations to help you navigate USDA programs — all in one place. Visit Farmers.gov Downloads Downloadable Guides & Fact Sheets Key FSA documents to save, print, or share with your team. PDF Guide Urban Agriculture Success Stories Real examples of urban farmers
- [Urban County Committees](https://nuaginitiative.com/toolkit/urban-county-committees/) - Urban County Committees With a farm number you are eligible to vote to elect FSA County Committee members Historically, these committees have been used as the vehicle for Farmer input on FSA programs since the 1930. They represent farmers and set priorities at the local levels food access, community engagement, support of local activities to
- [Find Farm Programs](https://nuaginitiative.com/toolkit/find-farm-programs/) - FSA Loan Programs Programs Relevant to Small Scale, Urban, and Innovative Producers What are your needs and what do you need to do? When you need a loan program, FSA has flexible options designed for operations like yours. Explore Micro LoansExplore Support ProgramsFarm Loans Application Quick Guide Microloans Micro Loan Programs Small-Scale & Specialty Farm
- [Establish Your Farm](https://nuaginitiative.com/toolkit/register-your-farm/) - ESTABLISH YOUR FARM Register Your Farm Establish a Customer Record As a beginning farmer, you need to establish a customer record with the USDA by filling out forms from the FSA. Once this record is established, you will be able to access your documents through obtaining Level 2 e-authentication. You can find resources and direction
- [Understanding FSA & USDA](https://nuaginitiative.com/toolkit/understanding-fsa-usda/)
- [Toolkit](https://nuaginitiative.com/toolkit/) - FSA TOOLKIT Your Guide to FSA Programs & Resources Navigating USDA Farm Service Agency programs can be complex. This toolkit walks you through every step — from setting up digital access to finding the right funding for your farm. Understanding the FSA🌱 Establish Your Farm Register your farm and establish your USDA customer record —
- [Accessing Digital Resources](https://nuaginitiative.com/toolkit/accessing-digital-resources/) - DIGITAL ACCESS E-Authentication: Your Digital Key to USDA E-authentication Level 2 access (or equivalent via Login.gov) is designed for farmers, operators, and owners with records on file at USDA, FSA, or NRCS. It provides secure, one-password access to multiple online resources and programs — making government tools more accessible without commercial credit barriers. 📋 Self-Service
- [NUAG Updates](https://nuaginitiative.com/nuag-updates/) - Summer: NUag NewsletterSpring: NUag NewsletterWinter: NUag NewsletterAutumn: NUag NewsletterSummer: NUag NewsletterNational Conference ReportNovember NUag NewsletterNUag Impact SnapshotsTechnology & InnovationTechnical Assistance & TrainingSustainable & Regenerative Practices Organizational Growth & Capacity BuildingCollaborative Networks for Food ResilienceCommunity Building and Youth EngagementTechnical Assistance and TrainingFinancial Support & Resource AllocationLand Access & Policy AdvocacyReceive Updates FacebookThis field is for validation
- [Tennessee State University Tour](https://nuaginitiative.com/kendall-rae/tsu-tour/) - Kendall Rae Johnson visited Tennessee State University’s College of Agriculture (TSUAg) as the second stop on her Youth Ambassador 1890 Tour. Kendall first did a public Q&A session with TSUAg Dean Dr. Chandra Reddy, that was attended by students, faculty, and staff. She then toured their newly renovated research lab, where she tested DNA on
- [Southern University A&M Tour](https://nuaginitiative.com/kendall-rae/suam-tour/) - Peace by Piece NOLA City Garden TourDee Dee Green and local farmers and land stewards gave Kendall and team a beautiful tour of the Peace by Piece NOLA garden sites. Giving the team background and insight into the New Orleans food systems landscapes and why the organization does the work it does. Included was Hollygrove
- [South Carolina State University Tour](https://nuaginitiative.com/kendall-rae/scsu-tour/) - From porch plants to full ride: Kendall Rae receives full-ride offer from SC State Going out with a bang, Kendall Rae and the NUag Team ended the 1890 Tour at South Carolina State with Kendall receiving SC State’s 1890 Agriculture Innovation Scholarship. The scholarship allows students to experience SC States’ expending curriculum and programming while
- [Prairie View A&M University Tour](https://nuaginitiative.com/kendall-rae/pvamu-tour/) - Fresh Houwse Grocery – Founded by Jeremy Peaches and Ivy Walls, Fresh Houwse Grocery is not your typical grocery store. It’s a labor of love, a farmer-owned, community-operated gem nestled right in the heart of Houston. Fresh Houwse Grocery, is supporting local farmers and promoting sustainability. They source our produce directly from the hands that
- [Kendall Rae - NUag Youth Ambassador](https://nuaginitiative.com/kendall-rae/) - NUag Youth Ambassador1890 TourKendall Rae Johnson, USDA’s National Urban Agriculture Youth Ambassador, is a remarkable young trailblazer in the world of agriculture. Kendall Rae, in partnership with USDA’s NUag and Virginia State, are embarking on a national tour to provide education and awareness around financial literacy, urban farm practices, and USDA youth loans. The goal
- [About](https://nuaginitiative.com/about/) - The NUag Initiative is coordinated by four organizations that will be able to combine their unique strengths and expert knowledge related to farm operations and food production in small and urban settings to meet the goals of this national, USDA supported project. At its beginning in July 2023, Virginia State University’s Small Farm Outreach Program
- [Virginia State University Tour](https://nuaginitiative.com/kendall-rae/vsu-tour/) - Kendall Rae Johnson kicked off her Youth Ambassador 1890 Tour at Virginia State, taking the university by storm. Attending the university’s annual AgFest, Kendall and family set up a table at the farmers market selling books, merch, teas, honey, and more. Selling out of her “My Farm Biz” books, she networked with university leadership as
- [Cooperators](https://nuaginitiative.com/cooperators/) - The National Urban Agriculture Initiative (NUag) partners with organizations across the U.S. to bring real-world experience and innovative solutions to those who are working on the ground to advance urban agriculture. These organizations are dedicated to supporting new and existing producers with a variety of programs, education and activities that will support urban agriculture within
- [Houston](https://nuaginitiative.com/houston/) - As the NUag Initiative continues to grow, the reach was extended to 10 new pilot cities in September of 2024. NUag has partnered with T.I.M.E. (To Improve Mississippi Economics) to lead the next wave of USDA Urban Ag cooperative agreements. T.I.M.E. provides education and resources on urban agriculture and supports mental health and wellness in
- [Photo Gallery](https://nuaginitiative.com/houston/photo-gallery/) - Receive Updates CompanyThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.This field is hidden when viewing the formNext Steps: Sync an Email Add-OnTo get the most out of your form, we suggest that you sync this form with an email add-on. To learn more about your email add-on options, visit the following page
- [Detroit](https://nuaginitiative.com/detroit/) - The Detroit National Urban Agriculture conference was a three day whirlwind of everything Urban Ag. The conference kicked off with farm tours visiting Drew Farm, Georgia Street Community Collective, Beaverland Farms, and D-Town Farms. Afterward, hundreds of people gathered at Oakland Avenue Urban Farm, run by Jerry Ann Hebron. There, attendees ate local food, visited
- [Atlanta](https://nuaginitiative.com/atlanta/) - In October 2023, the National Urban Agriculture Initiative (NUag) core team pulled together the first 17 pilot cities participating in the National USDA Urban Ag Initiative. This included their urban USDA staff and community-based agreement holders. The attendees enjoyed two days of networking, farm tours, and learning about USDA’s next steps in urban agriculture. They
- [Detroit Conference Interviews](https://nuaginitiative.com/detroit/interviews/) - Receive Updates EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.This field is hidden when viewing the formNext Steps: Sync an Email Add-OnTo get the most out of your form, we suggest that you sync this form with an email add-on. To learn more about your email add-on options, visit the following page
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