Mississippi Delta Council for Farm Workers Opportunities
Advancing the economic security, health, and education of communities across the Mississippi Delta
Where Opportunity Begins and Community Grows.
Since 1971, the Mississippi Delta Council for Farm Worker Opportunities, Inc. (MDCFWOI) has worked to advance the economic security, health, and education of communities across the Mississippi Delta. Our mission is to empower migrant and seasonal farm workers and low-income families through career development, agricultural training, education, and emergency support, helping them build pathways to long-term opportunity.
Vision
MDC’s vision is to ensure all migrant and seasonal farm workers living in the state of Mississippi, who have been displaced by employment barriers or other conditions, have greater access to employment opportunities; thereby, being able to access a vastly improved quality of life.
Mission
MDCs mission is to raise job skill levels through education, job training, job counseling, and supportive services; thereby, increasing opportunities for migrant and seasonal farm workers to enter unsubsidized employment at a greater earning gain.
Transforming Lives Across the Mississippi Delta
Through nationally recognized programs and local partnerships, we deliver training, education, and resources to help our communities flourish.
National Farmworker Jobs Program
As Mississippi’s designated NFJP provider, we help individuals access stable employment, supportive services, and skills that last a lifetime.
Delta Farm Start
Through USDA’s Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program, Delta Farm Start trains the next generation of farmers and empowers new growers to thrive in the Mississippi Delta’s agricultural economy.
Delta Regional Food Business Center
As the lead organization in USDA AMS’ Regional Food Business Center, we seek to strengthen the regional food system in the mid-South, boost profitability of small agriculture-based businesses, and connect rural producers, processors, and intermediaries to broader markets, through the Business Builder Grant and Technical Assistance Award programs.
For more information, visit deltarfbc.org.
Clarksdale Commercial Kitchen
We operate a shared-use kitchen to support local, community-driven food preparation and distribution.