The $625,748 Project Grant from the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP) will support Working Landscapes in developing and marketing 24 value-added, locally sourced food products for 41 North Carolina institutions serving 200,000 people. Products will include fresh-cut produce, pasture-raised meats, seafood, and heat-and-serve meals designed for institutional kitchen use. A subaward will fund the production of shelf-stable fruit jerky, a healthier snack alternative for after-school programs, summer meals, and other institutional settings. Working Landscapes will prioritize opportunities for small, minority producers from marginalized communities to supply the region's institutions and help farmers strengthen business plans, food safety programs, and climate-friendly production strategies.
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