Project Grant AM22FMPPOR1118
- The Oregon Farmers Market Association (OFMA) received a $700,287.66 Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP) to create the Oregon Farmers Market Learning Network. The three-year program will establish a statewide community of practice of at least 90 farmers markets focused on peer-led knowledge exchange and expert technical assistance in four high-need training areas:...
- The Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service awarded a $250,000 Project Grant to Lady-Lane Farm under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP). FMLFPP aims to support the development, coordination and expansion of local and regional food systems. Lady-Lane Farm will use the grant funding to provide products and services that further these goals between September 2022 and September 2024 in Oregon. As part of the Local Agriculture Market Program, this grant to...
- The Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas received a $779,188 Project Grant from the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP) to support the Expanding Farmers' Opportunities Program from September 30, 2021 through September 29, 2024. The program will partner local farmers who sell at markets in Northwest Arkansas with the Arkansas Food Innovation Center to develop shelf-stable food products...
- The Oregon Coast Visitors Association, Inc. (dba Ocva) received a $952,200 Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service on September 30, 2021 to implement a local and regional food system development project along the Oregon Coast. The funding is provided through the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP), which supports the development, coordination and expansion of local and regional food systems. Specifically, Ocva...
- The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service awarded a $588,625 Project Grant under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program to Friends of Zenger Farm. The grant will support the expansion of direct-to-consumer market activity by training over 60 beginning Black, Indigenous and farmers of color over three years. Zenger Farm will provide a beginning farmer program and the Come Thru Market will give emerging vendors, including Zenger Farm beginning farmers, an...
- The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service awarded North Coast Opportunities, Inc. a $834,825 Project Grant under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program to support the MendolaKe Food Hub. The Food Hub aims to broaden the customer base, conduct community outreach, expand geographical reach, and offer additional products for small-scale farmers in Lake and Mendocino Counties, California impacted by economic hardships, wildfires, and drought. Key deliverables...
- The Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service awarded Rural Action Inc. $320,699.78 under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP, CFDA 10.175) for its "Growing the Shawnee Farmers Market" project. The three-year project seeks to develop the Shawnee Farmers Market in Appalachian Ohio to improve access to healthy food and support the local economy. Key services include establishing a governing board, creating a comprehensive marketing strategy,...
- The Community Alliance With Family Farmers (CAFF) was awarded a $339,584 Project Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program. CAFF will provide services to small farmers in California to develop value-added products and sell them through e-commerce. An e-course, webinars, and technical assistance will help farmers with value-added product development, food safety training, and applying for...
- The Oregon State University was awarded a $781,004 Project Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP). The grant will support the Meat of the Middle initiative to expand niche meat production and processing through training, education and peer support. Specifically, the awardee and sub-awardees Kitchen Table Consultants, Inc. will provide virtual short courses, business mastermind...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $240,000 Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175) project grant to Infinite Tree, Inc. in Oregon. The two-year award, effective September 11, 2023, will support the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food systems through initiatives such as supporting farmers markets, community-supported agriculture programs, food processing and distribution, and marketing...
LANE COUNTY FARMERS MARKET WILL EXPAND VENDING OPPORTUNITIES TO ACCOMMODATE MORE PRODUCERS WITH A FOCUS ON RECRUITING AND MENTORING NEW FARMERS. THIS PROJECT WILL DEVELOP NEW MARKETING OPTIONS FOR FARMERS AND IMPLEMENT A VALUEADDED PRODUCTS PROGRAM ENABLING FARMERS TO GENERATE GREATER REVENUES THROUGH EXPANDED PRODUCT OFFERINGS AND YEARROUND SALES. THE PROJECT WILL CULTIVATE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN FARMERS AND LOCAL RESTAURANTS GROCERY STORES AND COOPERATIVES. THIS INCLUDES WORKING WITH LOCAL CHEFS TO CONDUCT COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS AT THE MARKETIN ADDITION TO NEW CONNECTIONS ALSO PROVIDING RECIPES ON USING SEASONAL PRODUCE AND SHOWCASING FARMERS VALUEADD PRODUCTS. THESE EFFORTS WILL DIRECTLY BENEFIT FARMERS RANCHERS PROCESSORS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS WITHIN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR WHILE ALSO PROVIDING CONSUMERS WITH INCREASED ACCESS TO FRESH LOCALLY PRODUCED GOODS.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $161.2k | 10/19/22 |