New Program Empowers Black Farmers In Georgia With Free Tech And Training

Black and underserved farmers in Georgia now have access to a program offering free training and technology to boost farm profitability. 

TEAM Tilley, launching this fall, provides hands-on financial management education and customized tech tools designed to enhance decision-making and increase productivity across farms in Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana.

Unlocking Profitability Through Data-Driven Decisions

TEAM Tilley’s program utilizes farm-specific data to teach participants how to make informed financial decisions. 

Farmers can run real-time risk scenarios, receive financial scorecards, and generate loan documents tailored to their operations. 

The initiative, funded by the USDA Risk Management Agency, aims to equip farmers with the knowledge and tools needed to improve their bottom line.

“Financial farm management and data collection is and will be paramount to the sustainability and success of underserved farmers around the country,”said LaGrand Elliott, the owner of Jackson, Mississippi’s Foot Print Farms, according to Fox5.

“I see this program as providing the tools and more importantly, the technology to begin leveling the playing field so that we can change the trajectory for ourselves.”

A Blend of Online and In-Person Learning

The program offers a mix of self-paced online courses, live webinars, and in-person workshops, ensuring that participants can learn and apply new skills effectively. 

With privacy assured, TEAM Tilley is set to support up to 150 farmers annually, making a significant impact on the agricultural communities in these Southern states.

By providing these resources, TEAM Tilley is working to level the playing field for Black farmers who have historically been marginalized. 

Feature Image Credit: Team Tilley