The Regents of the University of Idaho received a $312,500 Project Grant award from the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program to expand the Tuesday Community Market in Moscow, Idaho. The goal of the project is to recruit additional vendors and customers to increase consumption of locally produced fresh vegetables, fruits, eggs, meat and value-added foods. The three-year award period runs from September 30, 2022...
This federal Project Grant award of $586,481.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services to Iowa State University of Science and Technology (Iowa State University) under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175). The funding supports the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food systems through the establishment and growth of direct producer-to-consumer marketing channels and local/regional food...
This Project Grant award for $250,000.00, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services, supports the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175). The funding will be used by JAS Family Farms Organics, a minority-owned for-profit business, to develop, coordinate, and expand direct producer-to-consumer marketing channels and local/regional food business enterprises. Specific activities may include supporting farmers markets, roadside...
The federal grant award, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services, is for $249,236.00 under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175). The award, with a period of performance from September 5, 2024 to September 5, 2026, supports the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food systems. Specifically, the funding will be used by the awardee, Joseph P. Wanda, to enhance direct and indirect...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $250,000 Project Grant under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175) to 1915 Farm LLC on Sep 22, 2023. The 24-month grant supports the development, coordination, and expansion of direct producer-to-consumer marketing channels and local/regional food business enterprises. Funded activities may include supporting farmers markets, roadside stands, community-supported agriculture,...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $240,000 Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175) project grant to Infinite Tree, Inc. in Oregon. The two-year award, effective September 11, 2023, will support the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food systems through initiatives such as supporting farmers markets, community-supported agriculture programs, food processing and distribution, and marketing...
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). This 2-year grant, effective from September 30, 2024 to September 29, 2026, 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,...
The project grant award of $250,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Business Cooperative Services to Nebraska Vegetable And Protein LLC is for the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175). The project aims to develop, coordinate, and expand direct producer-to-consumer marketing channels and local/regional food business enterprises. Funded activities will include supporting farmers markets, roadside stands, community-supported agriculture programs,...
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. The project will analyze point-of-sale data and conduct rapid market assessments to understand vendor and shopper dynamics, identify marketing opportunities, and make recommendations to create a more inclusive farmers market...
This $312,500 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175) will develop and expand the capacity of the Jamestown Public Market, a successful farmers market and community supported agriculture (CSA) program operated by St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Jamestown, New York. The project aims to increase revenue for local farmers and improve access to healthy foods for an...