This $317,362.15 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) will equip local producers with the knowledge, practical experience, and continued guidance needed to successfully market, sell, and scale their agricultural products at farmers markets. The 4-month program will be offered twice yearly, with each cohort of 10 producers including 4 with 0-1 years of experience. The...
This $250,000.00 Project Grant was awarded on Sep 13, 2023 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175). The grant funding will support the development, coordination, and expansion of direct producer-to-consumer marketing channels and local/regional food business enterprises for beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers in California over a 24-month period. Planned initiatives...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service awarded a $306,525 project grant under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175) to Rooted Farmers, Inc., a woman-owned small disadvantaged business, with a project period of September 30, 2024 to September 29, 2027. The grant supports the development of Rooted Farmers' innovative digital platform that aims to streamline market access, operational management, and sales processes for small and mid-sized...
The Farmshoppr Inc. project will provide $625,010.15 in services to facilitate regional food chain coordination and increase capacity for 102 local producers in Southern California. Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175), the project aims to benefit farmers and ranchers by developing their technical capabilities and coordinating local and regional food systems from September 30, 2022 to...
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 Agricultural Marketing Service awarded a $542,462.78 Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175) grant to Leprendo, a minority-owned, self-certified small disadvantaged business located in Santa Ana, California. The grant funding will support Leprendo's efforts to empower small and mid-size farmers, particularly those in traditionally underserved communities throughout Southern California, by directly connecting them with consumers through...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA-AMS) awarded a $543,247.31 Project Grant to Veritable Vegetable, Inc. under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175). This 3-year grant, effective from September 30, 2024 to September 29, 2027, supports the development of a new freight booking platform, creation of educational resources on freight and market readiness, and a marketing/promotion plan. The project aims to improve market access and...
This federal Project Grant award of $250,000.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175). The funding will support a 2-year project by Matrick Holdings Corp, a for-profit organization, to develop, coordinate, and expand direct producer-to-consumer and indirect producer-to-consumer marketing channels for agricultural products in Washington, USA. The project aims to increase...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) awarded a $248,800 Project Grant to Batchelder Family Farms LLC under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175). The funding supports the development, coordination, and expansion of direct-to-consumer and local/regional food supply chains. The grant aims to increase access to and availability of locally and regionally produced agricultural products through value-added product development,...
This $589,825 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) aims to invigorate local and regional food systems. The primary recipient, Navore LLC, will develop and continuously enhance an online marketplace platform to connect local producers with businesses and consumers. Key activities include onboarding over 40 local producers, establishing new distribution plans,...