HDFFA improves the viability of farmers and ranchers through relationship building and marketing, technical, and capacity support.  We collaborate with regional organizations and agencies to offer workshops, networking events, grants and financial assistance. Our Get a Taste marketing campaign builds awareness of High Desert producers and products to the Central Oregon community.

In 2024, funding for HDFFA to offer this support is primarily through the USDA Beginning Farmer Rancher Development Program.  Projects (including workshops, Growing Together Mentorship, our Food & Farm Directory, High Desert Food Trail, funding opportunities, and more) within this program are funded through various public and private grants and donations.  All of our services are offered for free (if funded by a grant) or a small fee to support costs beyond our grant funding.