Water Conservation
Land Restoration
Community Outreach
Helping Farmers Nationwide Since 2004
Welcome to National Latino Farmers and Ranchers (NLFR), a nonprofit dedicated to empowering Latino farmers and ranchers across the country. We provide advocacy and education on farm management, sustainability training, and conservation best practices that enable underserved Latinos and multiethnic farmers, farmworkers, and ranchers to thrive in the 21st century-era of farming.
Join us in fostering sustainable agriculture and strengthening food security, both locally and globally.
Partners
Our partners play a crucial role in supporting Latino farmers and ranchers as we work together toward a sustainable agricultural future.
Working with Local Communities on Water Sustainability
National Latino Farmers and Ranchers is working with the Agricultural Gains Upskill All (AGUA) Project to improve water conservation among underserved Latino farmers and ranchers.
The project offers technical assistance, farm management education, and farm-level Conservation Plans. It also equips farmers with the tools and knowledge needed to adopt sustainable water conservation practices.
Building a Network of Young Agricultural Leaders
National Latino Farmers & Ranchers leads the Youth Agricultural Leaders (YAL) program, developing leadership and agricultural skills in students.
In partnership with the USDA’s NRCS, National Latino Farmers & Ranchers empowers future farmers through hands-on practices, cultural traditions, and sustainability, aiming to enhance community food security and build a network of young leaders dedicated to natural resource stewardship.
NIFA: Promoting equitable participation in USDA programs and services
USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) collaborates with NLFR to support underserved Latino farmers and ranchers and enhance their understanding and equitable participation in USDA programs and services.
NLFR provides outreach, training, and technical assistance on water and soil conservation, food, agriculture, and rural development.
OUR HISTORY
On a hot summer day in 2004, more than 400 Hispanics, Latinos, African Americans, Asians, and other minority farmers and ranchers gathered in Las Cruces, New Mexico to write a new chapter in American Agriculture. Initially known as The National Latino Farmers and Ranchers Trade Association, NLFR is now a national nonprofit that that advocates on behalf of Latino and underserved farmers across the country, connecting them with government resources and essential conservation and sustainability practices.
Natural Resources Conservation Service and National Institute of Food and Agriculture
USDA's Supported Programs
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grants are designed to support projects that promote sustainable agriculture, conservation, and natural resource management.
Once awarded, the grant funds are disbursed according to the project’s timeline and budget. Recipients are required to report on progress, outcomes, and financial expenditures to ensure compliance with the grant’s objectives.
NLFR utilizes NRCS and NIFA grants to support its initiatives that focus on improving agricultural practices among Latino farmers and ranchers. Through these grants, NLFR provides technical assistance, training, and outreach programs that help underserved farmers adopt sustainable practices, enhance water and soil conservation, and improve access to USDA resources. By leveraging NRCS and NIFA funding, NLFR is able to empower Latino agricultural communities, build capacity, and ensure long-term sustainability in their farming operations.
We empower farmers and ranchers through education, advocacy, and sustainable practices
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Latest News
USDA Announces Investments for Tribal Communities and Acequias and Finalizes Agreements with Irrigation Districts to
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced next steps and
NLFR Celebrates Anthony U. Martinez’s Prestigious Selection to UChicago’s Leadership & Society Initiative Fellowship Program
The National Latino Farmers and Ranchers Trade Association (NLFR) proudly announces
USDA to Begin Issuing $2.14 Billion to Agricultural Producers through Key Conservation and Safety-Net Programs
Huron, South Dakota, Oct. 21, 2024 – The U.S. Department of
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