The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service awarded a $1.309 million Cooperative Agreement to the City of Milwaukee on March 1, 2026, under the Regional Food System Partnerships program (CFDA 10.177) to generate economic opportunities for small farmers by purchasing Grade B produce and seasonal excess for Good Bowls, a frozen meal product based on Mediterranean diet principles. The award runs through February 28, 2029, with place of performance in Wisconsin. The Regional Food System Partnerships program supports partnerships that connect public and private resources to plan and develop local or regional food systems, encourage food economy viability and resilience, and demonstrate sustainable and measurable progress toward shared goals across sectors.