Technical Assistance
Rural Coalition / Coalición Rural provides grant-funded, no-cost technical assistance to farmers, ranchers, farmworkers, tribal producers, and community-based organizations across the United States.
We support beginning and socially disadvantaged producers, immigrant farmers, specialty crop growers, and small-scale operators in accessing USDA programs, strengthening their operations, and building long-term sustainability.
Contact Mina@ruralco.org with questions.
Our hands-on assistance helps producers navigate federal resources, improve financial and conservation practices, and build resilient farm and ranch businesses.
Through trusted, community-based support, we help rural producers secure resources, protect their land, and strengthen their livelihoods — at no cost to them.
technical assistance services
Taxes
Watch our February, 10 2026 Knowledge Sharing: Preparing Your Agriculture Business for Tax Seasons
Speciality Crops
Specialty Crop Financial Assistance: Deadline to submit your 2025 Acreage Report is March 13th, 2026.
FSA-578 Report of Acreage (in English, no Spanish form available)
Guide for Completing Form FSA-578: Acreage Reporting (in English)
Guía para Completar el Formulario FSA-578: Reporte de Cuerdaje (en español)
Value Added Producer Grants
Open -Program Application Period:
Applications are accepted for processing from Agricultural Producers from February 17, 2026, through 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET), April 22, 2026.
Good to Know:
The preparation process can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months, depending on the complexity of the application and the completeness of the materials provided.
T-Mobile Hometown Grants - Click here for information.
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) – Foundational and Applied Science Program
Deadline: December 1, 2026