The northeast regional food business center (rfbc) will seek to synergize efforts and build trustacross the region between state departments of agriculture, universities, cooperative…

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Award ID
AM22RFBCVA0011
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$30,000,000

Award facts

Assistance listing
10.186 Regional Food Business Centers
Completion date 66% complete
Place of performance
Virginia, USA

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Description

The northeast regional food business center (rfbc) will seek to synergize efforts and build trustacross the region between state departments of agriculture, universities, cooperative extensionservices, technical assistance providers, and food system stake

Subawards

Subrecipient Amount Awarded
Cornell University Key partner and collaborator for the Northeast USDA Regional Food Business Center and will provide curriculum and virtual platform for development and… $3,499,836
Buffalo Go Green Inc. Key partner and collaborator for the Northeast USDA Regional Food Business Center and will lead diversity, equity and inclusion principles and facilitate… $413,600
The Buckle Farm LLC The Buckle Farm LLC is a certified organic vegetable farm in Maine operated by a husband-and-wife team. The project will fund specialized packing equipment to… $50,243
Singing Pastures, Inc. Singing Patures will purchase equipment including: a commerical grade egg washer with a loading table ($15,593), a walk-in refrigerator ($16,750), pre-printed… $93,871
Subrecipient not on record Big River Chestnuts is a Massachusetts agroforestry farm cultivating chestnuts and small fruits while supporting partner farms. With $49,692, the farm will… $52,740
Nor'easter Oyster Company, LLC Nor’Easter Oyster Co. is a woman-owned Maine seafood business creating value-added products from excess shellfish. The company will purchase a blast freezer and… $59,932
AMY M Sprague Wolf Pine Farm is a Maine CSA and aggregator distributing vegetables and meats from 20+ regional farms. The farm will upgrade wash/pack infrastructure, purchase… $100,000
Steadfast Farms Poultry Processing & Slaughter LLC Steadfast Farms will expand cold storage capacity and launch the HARVEST Unit (Hands-on Agricultural Resiliency Vehicle for Education, Sampling, and Training)… $99,171
Vital Eats LLC Vital Eats Bottling & Packaging, an Albany New York based co-packer, is automating its filling line and expanding private-label services to serve regional… $100,000
Schaeffer Farm LLC Media Luna Tamales is requesting $23,840 from the Northeast Regional Food Business Center to complete essential work needed to expand regional sales of our… $23,840
Subrecipient not on record Rise Sugarworks is a Vermont maple syrup producer specializing in organic, wood-fired syrups. The project funds upgraded sap processing equipment to increase… $49,797
Deershorn Farm & Taxidermy LLC Deershorn Farm is a 32-acre family farm growing a variety of fruits and vegetables and specializing in sweet corn as their main crop. This project involves… $45,644
Two Farmers Farm LLC Two Farmers Farm produces organic carrots and salad greens in central Maine. This project invests $50,000 in special purpose equipment for post-harvest handling… $54,213
Centre Markets LLC Centre Markets LLC is a farmer-owned retailer and online farmers market in Pennsylvania. With grant funding, the business will relocate to a larger facility,… $77,963
Aphrodite Oysters LLC Aphrodite Oysters is a small oyster farm located in midcoast Maine. This project focuses on the purchase a refrigerated vehicle to free up the company’s other… $75,000
Nurture Nature Center The Nurture Nature Center is a Pennsylvania nonprofit focused on food systems education and economic development. The organization will conduct a… $73,656
Subrecipient not on record Farmer Tim's Foods is a diversified vegetable, meat, and egg producing farm. The project involves the purchase and installation of five walk-in coolers for… $49,773
Red Shirt Farm LLC Red Shirt Farm and Red Shirt Farm Market is a regenerative farm and community food hub in Lanesborough, MA, producing organic vegetables, pasture-raised… $50,939
The Freedom Food Alliance, Incorporated The Freedom Food Alliance is a nonprofit farm in New York’s Hudson Valley producing culturally relevant vegetables and grains for local communities. The project… $25,000
Raven & Boar LLC Raven & Boar LLC is a woman-owned, vertically integrated livestock farm and processor in New York producing pasture-raised pork products. The business will… $100,000
The Mackenzie, Inc. A woman-owned Vermont maple producer will commercialize granulated maple sugar as a premium, lower-glycemic sweetener alternative. Grant funds will purchase… $63,302
Subrecipient not on record Country Corn Maze LLC, operating as Valley Fruits & Veggies, is a Pennsylvania pick-your-own fruit and vegetable farm with agritourism activities. A $98,389… $97,289
Jones Family Farm LLC Jones Family Farm LLC is a New York family-owned farm and licensed cheese manufacturer producing artisan goat and cow milk cheeses. The farm will purchase a… $35,136
Thy Neighbors Farm LLC Thy Neighbors Farm LLC is a first-generation, veteran-owned farm in Connecticut producing pasture-raised lamb and hydroponic vegetables. The farm will… $48,796
Subrecipient not on record Little Bean Farm and Pantry, LLC is a worker-owned cooperative farm in Massachusetts producing heirloom dry beans and grains. The farm will purchase a bean… $28,912
Dondero Orchards, LLC Dondero Orchards is a woman-owned business operating two farm locations in Glastonbury, Connecticut. This project will equip a new commercial kitchen at… $99,998
Smithereen Farm LLC Smithereen Farm seeks Track 3 support to strengthen regional food infrastructure in rural Maine. This project will stabilize our shared-use kitchen and food hub… $99,000
Subrecipient not on record Grant funds will allow Via's Cookies to expand sales footprint, conduct market research, focus on direct growth across the northeast, streamline processes,… $90,419
Subrecipient not on record Hillacres Pride is a value added dairy business for Hillacres Jerseys family farm. The grant proceeeds will be used to purchaseadditional equipment to be used… $100,000
Subrecipient not on record Asian Homestyle Cooking, LLC is a Vermont-based solo-operated business producing handmade Asian dumplings and appetizers. With $50,000, the company will… $75,500
Subrecipient not on record Dear Native Grapes LLC is a small family-run vineyard and winery in New York’s Catskills focused on heirloom grape varieties. A $50,000 project will fund a… $52,628
Sustainable Works LLC Sustainable Works LLC is a family-run specialty mushroom farm in Connecticut producing fresh and value-added mushroom products. The farm will hire business… $24,650
Southeast Asian Coalition Of Central Mass Inc. Southeast Asian Coalition of Central Massachusetts (SEACMA), a nonprofit located in Worcester, MA, will utilize funds to engage a food systems consultant to… $25,000
Subrecipient not on record Blue House Mushroom grows culinary gourmet mushrooms on organic substrate, indoor year round, and has since 2020. This project will allow Blue House Mushroom to… $49,500
Aquidneck Island Oyster Co LLC Aquidneck Island Oyster Company is a family-owned aquaculture business based in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. To support their growing bay scallop production and… $46,750
Subrecipient not on record Blackbird Organics is an established vegetable farm in Plainfield, VT that has numerous opportunities for immediate growth, but needs better post-harvest… $28,847
Tamarack Hollow Farm LLC Tamarack Hollow Farm, LLC is a Vermont diversified vegetable farm specializing in high-end radicchio and chicories. The farm will purchase forcing equipment and… $48,980
Westwick Farming LLC Westwick Farming LLC, operating as Tuckaway Food Commons, is a New Hampshire-based food hub and farm store supporting regional producers. TFC will expand its… $100,000
Deep Blue Aquaculture LLC Vertical Bay specializes in cultivating premium line-grown sea scallops in the cold, nutrient-rich waters of Penobscot Bay. This project allows the purchase and… $49,379
Subrecipient not on record Slocum King Farm Inc. is a diversified Massachusetts farm and seasonal farmstand selling products from over 175 regional producers. The project funds the… $100,000
Tip Top Tree Crops LLC This Tip Top Tree Crops project has two main components: 1) Installing wash/pack and cold storage equipment for vegetable processing and 2) funding the… $97,918
Subrecipient not on record Sapphire Shoals Mariculture LLC is a New Jersey aquaculture business cultivating oysters and bay scallops. The company will establish cold storage, sanitation… $28,050
Subrecipient not on record Blue Republic Shellfish LLC is a sustainable oyster farm in New Jersey cultivating premium oysters and expanding into clams. A $49,750 project funds oyster… $51,107
Subrecipient not on record Catalpa Lane Farm, LLC is a Pennsylvania-based family farm raising Wagyu and conventional beef, offering value-added meat and tallow products. With $44,366, the… $44,366
Sarah Beth Vanorden Morrow Crosswinds Farm & Creamery is a woman-owned, grass-based dairy and livestock farm in New York producing milk, yogurt, cheeses, and meats. The farm will purchase… $95,024
Subrecipient not on record Outlaw Organic Farm is a small diversified farm in Genoa, NY, focused on producing fresh vegetables with sustainable practices. With Track 1 funding, the farm… $32,563
Subrecipient not on record Garrettdale, LLC, operating as Bear Branch Malt, is a Maryland craft malting business producing malt from locally grown grains. The business will purchase… $100,000
Subrecipient not on record Avellana Agroforestry Cooperative Corporation is a newly established grower-owned cooperative in New Jersey building a regional hazelnut supply chain. With… $25,002
Subrecipient not on record Double Drop Farm is increasing vegetable production and will use this grant to construct and develop an enclosed 4 season wash/pack area with cold storage in… $24,398
The Farmers Alliance The Farmers Alliance is a nonprofit supporting small and urban farmers through markets and food distribution programs. The organization will launch a… $100,000
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Who received award AM22RFBCVA0011?

AM22RFBCVA0011 was awarded to The National Association Of State Departments Of Agriculture Research Foundation by Agricultural Marketing Service (Department of Agriculture) on July 1, 2023.

How much is award AM22RFBCVA0011 worth?

$30,000,000 has been obligated on AM22RFBCVA0011.

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