This $123,706.25 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), will enable Capital Roots, Inc. to execute a robust retail market promotion plan to increase sales of regional farm products within underserved communities in the Capital Region of New York. The grant funding will support Capital Roots' efforts to promote their Good Food Market, a new 2,000 sq. ft....
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,...
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,...
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service awarded $103,008 under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP, CFDA 10.175) to the Northeast Community Center, Inc. to produce a feasibility study for a fair food pricing and local food distribution initiative in the Tri Corner region of New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts. The study will outline the feasibility of a community-based initiative to increase access to affordable, locally-grown foods in the...
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 $250,000 Project Grant to Choate Family Farms, LLC under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175). The grant will support the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food systems in Georgia over a 2-year period from September 2024 to September 2026. The funding will be used to increase access to locally and regionally produced agricultural products by developing direct...
The Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP) under the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service awarded a $303,344 project grant to the Farm Generations Cooperative in New York. The grant will support the Cooperative's efforts to strengthen community supported agriculture (CSA) distribution channels for regional farmers and New York City neighborhoods through September 2025. As the COVID-19 pandemic underscored the importance of CSA networks, the...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service awarded a $132,165 Project Grant to the County of Erie Department of Health in Buffalo, New York under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175). The grant will address food insecurity and promote awareness of fresh food sources by facilitating access to fresh produce for underserved communities in Erie County with limited access to locally or regionally grown food. The project will run from September 30,...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service awarded a $618,397.50 Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175) grant to Future Harvest Inc., a non-profit organization serving sustainable farmers in the Mid-Atlantic region. The 3-year project, starting on September 30, 2024, will support a regional marketing initiative focused on cooking culturally appropriate food to help farmers access direct-to-consumer market channels. Key activities include...
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 in New York and Pennsylvania. The project will analyze point-of-sale data and rapid market assessment surveys to understand shopper and vendor diversity, sales performance, and identify opportunities to create a more inclusive...