About
An outreach and training initiative advancing opportunity for veterans, beginning farmers, ranchers, and agricultural entrepreneurs.
Program overview
Tuskegee University’s Entrepreneurship and Agricultural Innovation Training initiative—also known as the TU Agri-Entrepreneurship Outreach Program—began in October 2024. The program combines practical education, technical assistance, mentorship, and business-development support.
Its work is grounded in Tuskegee University’s long tradition of agricultural innovation and service to rural communities.
This work is supported by the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program, project award no. 2024-49400-43635, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Goal and purpose
Economic viability
Help producers strengthen business decisions, market readiness, and long-term financial resilience.
Agricultural innovation
Connect participants with practical tools, sustainable practices, and emerging agricultural technologies.
Community capacity
Build networks of mentors, educators, partners, and producers who learn and grow together.
How participants are supported
- Hands-on workshops and demonstrations
- One-on-one and peer mentorship
- Farm-business planning and marketing guidance
- Technical and outreach assistance
- Connections to university, USDA, and community resources
Take the next step
Connect with the TU Agri-Entrepreneurship Outreach Program for application guidance, program updates, and upcoming opportunities.