The Rio Grande Colonias USDA Regional Food Business Center is one of 12 Regional Food Business Centers nationwide funded by the USDA. The 12 Centers support all 50 U.S. States and Territories and serve as regional hubs, providing localized assistance to address the needs of small and mid-sized food producers and food business in three key areas: Coordination, Technical Assistance, and Capacity Building.

The Rio Grande Colonias Center will serve small and mid-sized food producers and food businesses in Texas and New Mexico, with focused support to Colonia counties in both states. By promoting increased collaboration between rural and urban areas, producers, aggregators, distributors and other key players along the agricultural supply chain, the Center aims to fortify the regional food system and increase economic opportunity throughout the region.

*Please note that not all counties in Texas are delegated to the Rio Grande Colonias Food Center. Most counties located in East Texas are part of the Delta Regional Food Center. For all other Food Business Centers, please see USDA Regional Food Business Center Map.