The Jefferson Economic Development Institute (JEI) received a $125,000 Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP) to strengthen regional food system infrastructure in Siskiyou County, California. The grant funds will support JEI's efforts to expand the Mount Shasta Farmer's Market and provide development opportunities for beginning farmers through collaboration with local...
The Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service awarded a $182,731.80 Project Grant to the St. Johns Center for Opportunity through the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP). The St. Johns Center for Opportunity, doing business as the St. Johns Main Street Coalition, will use the funding to support the development, coordination and expansion of the St. Johns Farmers Market (SJFM) from September 30, 2022 through September 29, 2025. As a component of the USDA's...
Jonesborough Locally Grown (JLG) was awarded a $200,926.44 Project Grant from the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP). JLG operates two producer-only markets, Boone Street Market and Jonesborough Farmers Market, that source primarily from within 100 miles of Jonesborough, Tennessee. The markets support over 100 vendors, many of whom are small or beginning farmers. This Project Grant will allow JLG to build...
The Franklin County Farmers Market (FCFM) received a $125,264 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). The grant will support FCFM's efforts to relocate the market to a new downtown location and build a new pavilion, while developing and implementing a marketing plan to increase community awareness and engagement. Key objectives include increasing producer sales...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service awarded a $125,000 Project Grant (Award ID: 24FMPPWA1230) to the Vancouver Farmers Market Association under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175). The grant aims to address critical marketing challenges faced by small-scale agricultural producers in Clark County, Washington by developing and implementing a strategic marketing and promotions plan. Key deliverables include: 1) a brand and positioning...
The Port of Chehalis was awarded $107,637 under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP) Project Grant by the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service. The grant will fund completion of a feasibility study and business plan to determine the viability of establishing a countywide direct farm marketing association (CDFMA) in Chehalis, Washington. The study will also assess potential impacts on the local food system through September 2025....
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service awarded a $656,204.57 Project Grant under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program to Sustainable Connections. The grant will support the creation of optimized online seller profiles for small and mid-sized farmers and ranchers in Washington State to be included in a new online wholesale search tool. This tool will be used by retail, restaurant, institutional, and other buyers to access local food. Sustainable Connections...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service awarded a $124,208.92 Project Grant under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175) to Farm To School Frederick, Inc. The grant aims to enhance marketing and promotional efforts for five farmers markets in low-income and low-access areas of Frederick County, Maryland. The project will conduct a comprehensive needs assessment, develop a marketing strategy, and create promotional materials to increase...
The Lane County Farmer's Market (LCFM) received a $213,196.90 Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service through the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP). LCFM, doing business as Lane County Farmers Market, will use the grant funds to support the development, coordination and expansion of local and regional food systems in Lane County, Oregon. As the region's oldest and largest farmers market, LCFM is a vital part of...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service awarded a $618,397.50 Project Grant under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175) to Future Harvest Inc., a non-profit organization serving sustainable farmers in the Mid-Atlantic region. The grant will fund a regional marketing initiative focused on teaching farmers how to access direct-to-consumer market channels and supporting farmers markets through training for managers. Key activities include...