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Impact

Helping people and the planet thrive–one farm, one community, one solution at a time.

NCAT works alongside land stewards, educators, and communities to create practical, people-first solutions in agriculture and clean energy. Our impact shows up in the fields, homes, and regions we serve–from grazing lands made healthier through regenerative practices to veterans launching new farm businesses, to families saving on energy bills through access and advocacy.

We do this work to strengthen communities–so they can grow more resilient, more connected, and more sustainable over time.

2024
Impact Report

1300+

Farmer Veterans trained in 29 States

200,000+

People served by the National Energy Assistance Referral center

35,000+

Farmers and ranchers served each year

NCAT is...

NCAT helped coordinate hurricane recovery for Appalachian farmers
agricultural damage from hurricane
1500
Internship opportunities posted to ATTRA
Internship opportunities posted to ATTRA
More than 3,000 Spanish-speaking farmers and ranchers have attended the Latino Farmers Conference since its inception
More than 3,000 Spanish-speaking farmers and ranchers have attended the Latino Farmers Conference since its inception
A decade of collaboration to build local food systems in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley bears fruit
A decade of collaboration to build local food systems in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley bears fruit
Yellow pea falafel: Cover crops come to the cafeteria
Yellow pea falafel: Cover crops come to the cafeteria
A new approach to energy and agriculture
A new approach to energy and agriculture
Regenerative Grazing research and education: Changing hearts and minds
Regenerative Grazing research and education: Changing hearts and minds
Ask an Ag specialist–real people answer your questions
Ask an Ag specialist–real people answer your questions
Hands on learning at field days and farm visits
Hands on learning at field days and farm visits

Annual Reports
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Impact Stories

Impact Story

Planting a New Purpose

After serving in Iraq, Sara Creech found healing, purpose, and a new livelihood through NCAT’s Armed to Farm training.

Planting a New Purpose

Farmer Portrait: Paul Wilson, Warfield, VA

Farmer Portrait: Kirsten Marra, Wallingford, CT

Farmer Portrait: Chris Wellington, Wallingford, CT