Texas Farm & Food Help Desk

Supporting the farmers who feed Texas.

Texas Farm and Food Helpdesk

Farming comes with enough challenges, finding support shouldn't be one of them.

Whether you raise cattle, grow vegetables, operate a cottage food business, or sell homemade jam at the market, the Texas Farm & Food Help Desk is here for you. Whatever challenge you're facing, we'll connect you with the right resources or the right person.

Why Use the Texas Farm & Food Helpdesk?

Free assistance
A comprehensive Resource Library
Confidential support
Statewide service
Personalized referrals
Trusted partner network

How Can We Help?

Regulatory/Permitting Guidance
Cottage Food Laws
Food Safety (FSMA)
Resources and referrals for:
    • Production Support &Technical Assistance
    • Funding & Grants Opportunities
    • Farm Startup Planning
    • Conservation Programs
    • Land & Beginning Farmer Resources
    • Marketing & Local Food Sales
    • Mental Health & Crisis Resources
    • Disaster Recovery

How It Works

01
Explore our free resources

Find answers to common questions in our resource library.

 

02
Submit your request

Complete our intake form if you need additional assistance.

03
We connect you

Our team will review your request and connect you with the right program, organization, or expert.

04
Follow up

We'll stay in touch to help make sure you find the support you need.

Start Here

We've compiled some resources, guides, and tools to address some of the most asked questions. You may be able to find the information you're looking for without waiting for a response. If you can't find what you need in our resource library, our team is happy to help. Submit your request below, and we'll connect you with the right resources.

Still Need Help?

Complete our intake questionnaire with as much detail as possible. The more information you provide, the better we can connect you with the right resources.

Contact Us

The Texas Farm & Food Help Center provides free and confidential assistance to farmers, ranchers, food producers, and local food businesses across all 254 Texas counties.

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Monday–Friday  •  9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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This work is supported by the Discovering Solutions: A Financial, Regulatory and Conservation Assistance Program for Texas’ Underserved Farmers and Ranchers , project award no. 2025-48804-45409, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

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