Project Grant 1225G1151

The Market Readiness for Local Farmers and Growers program, funded through a $733,492 Project Grant award from the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP), provides farmer training, financial planning tools, market access education, and food safety resources to local and regional food businesses in the Chicago metro area. Delivered through Familyfarmed, the multi-pronged program includes intensive yet...

Community Farmers Markets Inc. received a $922,145.80 three-year Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program. Through this funding, Community Farmers Markets will deliver a holistic, four-pronged approach to growing local food systems and removing barriers to food access in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Specifically, the organization will expand local food distribution through farmers...

The Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service awarded Planting Justice $703,025 under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program to establish new market access opportunities for small local growers in the Bay Area through September 2024. The project will operate a farmers' market truck serving stops in Oakland and Richmond, establishing market access for at least five growers and serving an estimated 15,600 customers annually. A weekly farmers' market will also be...

This federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service, under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175), provides $611,641 to Cornell University to increase sales of local foods at farmers markets in New York and Pennsylvania. The project will analyze point-of-sale data and rapid market assessment surveys to understand shopper and vendor diversity, sales performance, and identify opportunities to create a more inclusive...

The Brookland Center for Community Economic Change (BCCEC) will utilize $320,656 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program to support its Growing Capacity & Strength through Local Food Channels program from September 2021 through September 2024. The BCCEC, located in West Columbia, South Carolina, will use the funding to develop, coordinate and expand local and regional food systems through initiatives...

This $613,114 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service was made to the Illinois Department of Human Services under the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (CFDA 10.576). The grant will fund the provision of fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey, and herbs to low-income seniors in Illinois through farmers markets, roadside stands, and community agricultural outlets. This program aims to improve senior nutrition and support local...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service awarded a $124,208.92 Project Grant under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175) to Farm To School Frederick, Inc. The grant will support efforts to enhance marketing and promotional activities for five farmers markets located in low-income and low-access areas across Frederick County, Maryland. The project aims to increase access to and availability of locally produced agricultural products,...

The Northside Farmers Market (NFM) in Ohio received a $199,327.78 Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP). Through this funding, NFM will deliver several services to increase food access, support farmers and food producers, and build organizational capacity. Key initiatives include an outreach and marketing campaign to attract more regular customers, incentives and...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service awarded a $103,474 project grant to the Portland Farmers Market under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175). The grant aims to: 1) increase accessibility and awareness of farmers markets as direct-to-consumer sales opportunities for underserved farmers and ranchers, 2) provide trainings to enhance vendor success in diverse marketplaces, and 3) increase the number of vendors at the Lents...

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service awarded a $316,077 Project Grant under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program to Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust. The grant will sustain and build the capacity of El Mercado farmer's market over three years by doubling foot traffic, agricultural producers, and average gross sales. Activities will focus on increasing foot traffic through consumer marketing and engagement and growing the number of participating...