Asekia
Non-profit OrganizationsNorth Carolina, United States2-10 Employees
Asekia is a nonprofit organization based in Raleigh, North Carolina, focused on supporting farmers and forest landowners across the United States and Puerto Rico. The group emphasizes outreach, education, and research to understand the needs of Hispanic farmers and landowners, improve program effectiveness, and facilitate access to USDA and NRCS resources. Its work spans distributing bilingual educational materials, hosting community events and symposia, publishing newsletters, and conducting data-driven studies to inform its programs. Asekia also operates the Cultivar Learning Network, which provides paid internships to train the next generation of agricultural professionals, and offers one-on-one outreach and assistance with grants and conservation initiatives. A recent development noted a nationwide expansion of its offices and strengthened outreach in Puerto Rico, New Mexico, and Florida.