The cnmi division of agriculture will subgrant the micro-grant for food security program funds to eligible farmers and ranchers to implement their projects consistent with the requirements of the…

The cnmi division of agriculture will subgrant the micro-grant for food security program funds to eligible farmers and ranchers to implement their projects consistent with the requirements of the program, which is to increase the quantity and quality of locally grown food through small scale farming, herding, and livestock operations in communities that have significant levels of food insecurity and import a significant quantity of food. The cnmi has been a recipient of these funds from the USDA agriculture marketing services over the past three years with over twenty-five successful recipients and the number is still growing as more funds become available to accommodate applicants on the islands of saipan, tinian and rota. The program has been very helpful in allowing the people to start their small-scale agricultural activities for fresh vegetables and meat which eventually leads to less reliance on imports and more promotion of food security for the cnmi.