AMP Program through ARSNx

Vanguard (OTE) Consortium runs USDA's Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) program in Mississippi through its Agricultural Resilience Support Network Exchange (ARSNx). AMP provides funding and technical assistance to help small and mid-sized producers reach high-value markets, prioritizing direct-to-consumer sales, stronger supply chains and cooperative development.

Producers who register with ARSNx can receive cash incentives for adopting regenerative practices, technical assistance from mobile support units and multilingual field teams, access to market infrastructure and co-op sales channels, and traceability tools such as EcoProduce and GAP certification systems.

• Be an agricultural producer, or part of a cooperative, in an eligible county; ARSNx is currently enrolling producers in 82 Mississippi counties.

• Commit to adopting USDA-recognized conservation or market-enhancing practices.

• Complete a short registration and site assessment with ARSNx field staff.

Cash incentives for adopting regenerative agricultural practices, plus technical and financial assistance tailored to each producer. Vanguard says 65% of ARSNx funding flows directly to producers. Per-practice payment amounts are not published.

1. Start registration online through the AMP interest form (Register Now).

2. Schedule a field visit with a regional support representative.

3. Receive customized technical and financial assistance.

Enrollment is open now. Questions: call 210-451-5101 or email contact@vanguardempowerment.org.