The good acre will increase economic opportunities for smallscale produce farmers in minnesota by facilitating access to new retail grocery markets

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Award ID
24LFPPMN1248
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$498,445

Award facts

Assistance listing
10.175 Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program
Completion date 69% complete
Place of performance
Minnesota, USA

Award details come from USAspending.gov.

Description

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This initiative will achieve this through providing technical assistance to help farmers secure good agricultural practices GAP certifications and develop comprehensive food safety plans alongside efforts to establish partnerships with wholesale buyers and expand sales through targeted marketing and promotional activities. This project will support growers gaining entry into grocery retail channels while simultaneously improving local food supply chain logistics via crossdocking backhauling operations and enhanced operational efficiencies. The project anticipates expanding annual purchases from smallscale farmers from 1.7 million to 3 million directly benefiting farmers and supporting partners within the local food system. The anticipated outcomes include a greater number of gapcertified farmers across minnesota and increased market access for these producers.

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Who received award 24LFPPMN1248?

24LFPPMN1248 was awarded to The Good Acre by Agricultural Marketing Service (Department of Agriculture) on September 30, 2024.

How much is award 24LFPPMN1248 worth?

$498,445 has been obligated on 24LFPPMN1248.

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