Sponsor Our Work

Investing in the Next Generation of Agricultural Producers.
Groundwork Academy exists to prepare farmers, ranchers, veterans, and agricultural entrepreneurs to build resilient agricultural businesses through intentional planning and practical education.

Every educational program we deliver is designed to help students make informed decisions before investing significant time, labor, or capital. Our goal is not simply to teach agriculture—it is to help producers build successful agricultural businesses that strengthen their families, communities, and the future of American agriculture.

Sponsorship makes that mission possible.

Through the support of our sponsors and educational partners, Groundwork Academy is able to expand educational opportunities, develop new instructional resources, sponsor student participation, and increase access to high-quality agricultural planning education. We invite organizations that share our commitment to agriculture, stewardship, workforce development, and rural communities to become part of that mission.
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Why Organizations Support Us

Organizations partner with Groundwork Academy because they believe that strong agricultural communities begin with well-prepared producers. By investing in practical, systems-based agricultural education, our sponsors and partners help expand opportunities for beginning farmers, strengthen rural economies, and prepare the next generation of agricultural leaders.
  • Develop Better Prepared Producers – Support practical education that equips farmers and ranchers to make informed, long-term business decisions.
  • Strengthen Rural Communities – Help expand access to high-quality agricultural education that promotes resilient farms, businesses, and local economies.
  • Create Lasting Impact – Invest in an educational institution dedicated to building sustainable agricultural enterprises through intentional planning and lifelong learning.

Recognized Sponsors and Partners


Farmers Assisting Returning Military

 Founding Sponsor
The Council for Healthy Food Systems believes that every bite we eat has a profound impact on the health of our planet and its people.  While this might seem like an overstatement, it becomes clear when we examine the dominant ways food is grown, transported, packaged, and distributed—practices that harm our water and air, degrade the soil, exploit animals, and ultimately jeopardize our health.

 Farmers Assisting Returning Military
Farmers have been the backbone of our country since its inception. It is critical especially in times of crisis where food access is limited to support your local farmer.​F.A.R.M. aims to reestablish the meaning in the lives of veterans through agricultural therapeutic rehabilitation and training. Our program allows veterans reintegrating into society to once again become teachers, providers, nurturers and leaders while empowering them to the lead the change in America's distressed food system. "American food security is paramount, and the veteran is the perfect fit to accomplish the mission."-Steve Smith, U.S. Army
From Battlefields to Farmlands: The journey from military service to farming is more than a career change; it's a life transformation. Our initiative is built on the foundation of utilizing the unparalleled skills, discipline, and determination honed in the military to revitalize and innovate the agricultural sector of Texas. We provide the training, resources, and support necessary for our veterans to transition smoothly into their new roles as stewards of the land, ensuring they are equipped to meet the challenges of modern farming and contribute significantly to the state's rich agricultural legacy. 

Founding Sponsor

 The Tauck Family Foundation supports communities most impacted by climate and environmental challenges by investing in education, engagement, and regenerative land use practices. The Foundation envisions healthy, regenerative ecosystems that sustain communities and all living beings, and works to ensure that communities have the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to build long-term environmental resilience. 

 

This project is supported in part by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP). FMPP strengthens local and regional food systems by expanding direct-to-consumer market opportunities, improving producer capacity, and increasing access to locally produced agricultural products through education, technical assistance, and market development.

Funding Acknowledgment: This project is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service through the Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP), Award No. FMPP25002522.

Disclaimer: 

Funding for this project was made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA. 

Founding Sponsor

Mesquite Field Farm is a regenerative farm and educational operation located in Nixon, Texas. Through regenerative grazing, pasture-based livestock management, and practical agricultural education, the farm demonstrates how working with natural systems can improve soil health, strengthen rural communities, and produce high-quality food. In addition to its farming operation, Mesquite Field Farm has trained and mentored beginning farmers, ranchers, and military veterans, providing the practical foundation from which Groundwork Academy was developed.

Relationship to Groundwork Academy
As the founding sponsor of Groundwork Academy, Mesquite Field Farm provides institutional leadership, curriculum development, educational facilities, and ongoing support for the Academy's mission of helping producers build resilient agricultural businesses through intentional planning.

Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance (FARFA) is a national organization that supports independent family farmers and protects a healthy and productive food supply for American consumers. FARFA promotes common sense policies for local, diversified agricultural systems.FARFA advocates on behalf of the thousands of small-scale farmers and ranchers who produce food using sustainable/regenerative methods, which means we also work for the millions of consumers who care about protecting traditional rights and freedoms... people like you.

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Sponsored Student Seats

What It Is
Provide scholarship funding that enables individual beginning farmers, veterans, ranchers, homesteaders, and agricultural entrepreneurs to enroll in Groundwork Core regardless of financial barriers.

Your sponsorship directly supports students as they develop their Groundwork Working Farm Plan and begin building resilient agricultural businesses through intentional planning.

Benefits
Help expand access to high-quality agricultural education.
Support producers who are building stronger farms, businesses, and rural communities.
Receive recognition as a Groundwork Academy Sponsor on the website and in sponsored cohort materials, as appropriate.
Sponsor Cohorts and Partnerships

What It Is

    • Partner with Groundwork Academy to deliver customized educational cohorts for your organization, members, employees, veterans, producers, or community.

    • Educational partners may sponsor complete cohorts, integrate Groundwork into existing programs, collaborate on workforce development initiatives, or support beginning farmer education within their region.

Benefits

    • Deliver structured agricultural planning education to your audience.

    • Align educational outcomes with your organization's mission and community goals.

    • Collaborate with Groundwork Academy to strengthen agricultural education and long-term producer success.

Contact

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Nixon, Texas 78140
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Email
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