This $600,000 Project Grant was awarded by the United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Agriculture Risk Management Education Partnerships Competitive Grants Program (CFDA 10.520) to the University of Delaware on September 15, 2022 for completion by September 14, 2025. Through three sub-awards totaling $600,000, the grant will fund education and training programs to help livestock farmers and meat processors in Delaware, New York, and Pennsylvania better manage risks in the local meat supply chain. Specifically, Berkshire Agricultural Ventures, Inc. will receive $250,000 to deliver workshops on meat processing literacy, regulation compliance, cost analysis, and inventory management tools. Cornell University will receive $200,000 to develop an online processor directory, offer food safety training, and provide price-to-market guidance and online resources. Pennsylvania Farm Link, Inc. will receive $150,000 to train farmers on pricing meat cuts using an online calculator and improve marketing strategies to enhance long-term farm viability. The programs aim to benefit over 350 meat producers, processors, and their employees across the three states.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $600.0k | 9/8/22 |
Grant Number | Description | Subgrantee | Prime Award | Dollars Obligated (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort ascending) |
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UDR0000398S | Berkshire Agricultural Ventures, Inc. | Project Grant 20227041938562 | $94.0k | 6/8/23 | |
UDR0000385S | Cornell University | Project Grant 20227041938562 | $150.0k | 6/2/23 | |
UDR0000390S | Pennsylvania Farm Link, Inc. | Project Grant 20227041938562 | $90.4k | 6/2/23 |