This $639,344 federal Project Grant was awarded on September 30, 2024 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175). The grant supports a partnership between Western Kentucky University, the Need More Acres Farm, the Foundation for Connecting Communities, the Community Farmers Market, the SOKY Farmers Market, and three other participating farmers markets. The primary objectives are to: (a) increase market opportunities for local growers, (b) boost sales of locally grown agricultural products among socially disadvantaged growers, (c) reinforce and expand regional farmers markets, and (d) increase awareness, access, and consumption of locally grown products among underserved communities. Key expected outcomes include a 25% increase in local farm revenues and a 35% expansion in awareness, access, and consumption of local agricultural products.
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