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 three-year, $733,278.98 Project Grant from the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP) will fund the Michigan State University to deliver products and services to build resilience and accessibility in direct-to-consumer local food markets in Michigan. MSU will support the continued development of the statewide Michigan Community Supported Agriculture Network and provide farmer training, resources for...
This $250,000 Project Grant was awarded by the Rural Business Cooperative Services (an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture) under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175) on September 18, 2023. The funding will support the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food systems by Lakeview Hills Organic Farm LLC in Michigan. Specific products or services to be delivered under this 24-month grant include initiatives to develop new...
The Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service awarded a $250,000 Project Grant to Mi Farm Cooperative through the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP). FMLFPP aims to support the development, coordination and expansion of local and regional food systems. Funds will support Mi Farm Cooperative's efforts to add value to agricultural products and expand market opportunities for farm businesses from September 2022 through September 2024 in Michigan. As the FMLFPP seeks to...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service awarded a $249,975 Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175) project grant to Ledgeway Farm on September 20, 2023. This 2-year grant will fund initiatives to develop, coordinate, and expand direct producer-to-consumer marketing channels and local/regional food business enterprises. Eligible activities include supporting farmers markets, roadside stands, community-supported agriculture programs,...
This $201,981 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175) will enable the Michigan Farmers Market Association (Mifma) to strengthen community among Michigan farmers market managers and empower them as leaders to create anti-racist initiatives to improve their markets. The grant funds will provide stipends to market managers for participating in a cohort program...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service awarded a $250,000 Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP) grant to Aurora Cellars LLC, a woman-owned small business located in Michigan. This 24-month Project Grant, awarded on September 19, 2023, supports the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food systems. The funding will enable Aurora Cellars to implement initiatives that increase access to and availability of locally...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service awarded a $611,794.30 Project Grant to The Food Conservancy, Inc. and its working arm, Good Nature Family Farms (GNFF), under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175). The grant aims to strengthen gaps in Missouri's local food supply chain by establishing new food system infrastructure and expanding the aggregation, processing, and distribution capacity of locally-grown and produced foods. The...
This $623,056.43 project grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175), aims to increase economic opportunities for small-scale, racially diverse produce farmers in Minnesota. The grant will provide technical assistance to these farmers to achieve certifications like Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and develop food safety plans. It will also facilitate their access to new...
This federal Project Grant award, valued at $327,794.00, was provided by the Food Distribution Division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (CFDA No. 10.576 - Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program) to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The purpose of this grant is to enable low-income seniors in Michigan to access fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey, and herbs from farmers' markets, roadside stands, and community agricultural outlets. This funding supports the...