Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): U.S. Department of Agriculture
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Commissioners Court Office
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to extend the grant end date to October 15, 2026 for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Texas A&M Precinct 4 Farm & Ranch Park Project.
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Background and Discussion:
Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Urban Agriculture, the purpose of this grant program is to encourage and promote urban, indoor, and other emerging agricultural practices, including community gardens and farms located in urban areas, suburbs, and urban clusters; rooftop farms, outdoor vertical production, and green walls; indoor farms, greenhouses, and high-tech vertical technology farms; hydroponic, aeroponic, and aquaponic farm facilities; and other innovations in agricultural production, such as agroforestry and food forests, as determined by the Secretary.
Expected Impact:
The Farm & Ranch Park Project is being used to develop curriculum, facilities, educational gardens, educational orchards, and raised beds to teach the public, specifically in food deserts, about growing healthy food.
Alternative Options: N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
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