PROGRAMS & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
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.
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.
Services Offered
Taxes
Watch Recording
Tuesday, February 10th:
Preparing Your Agricultural Business for Tax Season
Soil Health
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)Guia para Completar el Formulario FSA-578: Reporte de Cuerdaje (en Espanol)
Specialty Crops
Specialty Crop Financial Assistance: Deadline to submit your 2025 Acreage Report is March 13th, 2026. Meet our Technical Assistance Team
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Carina Saavedra
Technical and Outreach Program Associate
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Jennifer Howard
Technical Assistance Specialist – Recordkeeping
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Butch Lerma
Agriculture Credit Specialist