This $320,813.92 Project Grant award from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service under the Regional Food System Partnerships (CFDA 10.177) program aims to enhance the economic viability and sustainability of small-scale value-added food producers in West Virginia. The primary objectives are to: 1) build strategic partnerships and distribution networks among value-added producers, distributors, and retailers within West Virginia; 2) plan efficient statewide distribution systems for shelf-stable value-added products; and 3) expand these partnerships and distribution plans to include the broader Mid-Atlantic region. Key deliverables include two comprehensive aggregation and distribution plans, as well as a business plan for the Mountain State Co-Hops Cooperative. This collaborative effort, led by the West Virginia Food & Farm Coalition, leverages over $100,000 in non-federal funding and engages a diverse set of partners, including non-profits, food banks, universities, and industry associations, to strengthen West Virginia's local and regional food systems.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $250.0k | 10/29/24 |