Join Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture and Stephen Ussery, founder of Stewards Unlimited for a Farmer Focused Grant Writing Workshop! 

This virtual workshop is designed to demystify grant writing for farmers. Hosted by Stewards Unlimited, this session will guide you through the essentials of identifying, applying for, and managing USDA and other agricultural grants. With expert advice tailored to agricultural needs, farmers will learn practical strategies for crafting compelling proposals, maximizing funding potential, and overcoming common application challenges. Whether you're new to grants or seeking to enhance your skills, this workshop will empower you to confidently secure funding for your farm projects.

This workshop will take place virtually, on Zoom! 

At this workshop, you will learn to 

• Find the right grants 
• Write strong proposals 
• Navigate the Application Process 

About Stewards Unlimited:  Stewards Unlimited helps agricultural organizations grow with confidence by providing trusted resources for grants, funding and strategic initiatives. They offer services such as USDA Grant Writing, Grant Management Services, Feasibility Studies, Marketing and Branding, Strategic Planning, and Funding and Identification Research.

About Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture: Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture helps build an equitable, sustainable High Country local food system by supporting producers and cultivating community connections that educate, inspire, and increase the demand for local food. This workshop is part of BRWIA's 2024 CRAFT Summer Workshop Series. Blue Ridge Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training (CRAFT) cultivates meaningful mentor relationships between aspiring and experienced farmers. ​We believe that the educational and professional development of tomorrow’s growers and producers informs the health of our diverse local-food system and rural economy. Check out our other workshops and events for producers at brwia.org/craft.