The thurston economic development council center for business innovation will advance the southwest washington food hub as a regional midtier value chain aiming to increase producer access to…

Ended Project Grant Awarded

Award ID
AM22LFPPWA1132
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$1,163,873

Award facts

Assistance listing
10.175 Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program
Completion date
Funding
  • $997,308.00 Federal
  • $166,565.00 Non-federal
Place of performance
Washington, USA

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Description

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The thurston economic development council center for business innovation will advance the southwest washington food hub as a regional midtier value chain aiming to increase producer access to markets and strengthen the local food system. This project will focus on cultivating collaboration with area businesses and school and institutional buyers expanding membership and facilitating efficient operational logistics. The project will support the development of sales relationships with institutional purchasers and build a drop site network contributing to expanded market opportunities for regional food producers. The project will establish a food hub that puts profits in the hands of its producers providing a valuable alternative to traditional distributor models. Anticipated outcomes include a demonstrable increase in producer payments and a strengthened local food system. The primary beneficiaries of this project are farmers ranchers processors and other stakeholders within the southwest washington region. Through strategic administrative agency transfer and organizational development facilitation the food hub will operate with increased efficiency and effectiveness bolstering the overall viability of the regional food system.

Quick answers

Who received award AM22LFPPWA1132?

AM22LFPPWA1132 was awarded to Thurston Economic Development Council Center For Business & Innovation by Agricultural Marketing Service (Department of Agriculture) on October 19, 2022.

How much is award AM22LFPPWA1132 worth?

$1,163,873 has been obligated on AM22LFPPWA1132: $997,308 in federal funding and $166,565 in non-federal funding.

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