The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Office of Advocacy and Outreach has awarded a $750,000 Project Grant to Foodshed Cooperative Inc. (doing business as Foodshed Inc.), a farmer-owned cooperative in Southern California. The grant, provided under the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers (CFDA 10.443) program, will fund training and technical assistance to underserved and veteran farmers and ranchers in the region. The goal is to help these farmers and ranchers access federal, state, and local resources to support their agricultural businesses. The award period runs from September 27, 2024 to September 26, 2027. Foodshed Inc. is certified as a Minority Owned Business, Woman Owned Business, and Economically Disadvantaged Women Small Owned Business, and has received multiple USDA grants to address food insecurity and support local agricultural sustainability.
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