The Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service awarded a $250,000 Project Grant to Currahee Vineyard & Winery Inc. under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP). The two-year grant will support the development, coordination and expansion of local and regional food systems through activities such as farmers markets, community-supported agriculture programs, and other direct producer-to-consumer market opportunities. As the official federal program title indicates,...
The Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service awarded a $250,000 Project Grant to Lazy Eight Stock Farm of Kentucky 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. Funds will support Lazy Eight Stock Farm's efforts to add value to local agricultural products and connect producers with markets from September 2022 through September 2024. As the FMLFPP seeks to strengthen...
This Project Grant award for $250,000.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175). The grant supports the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food systems through initiatives such as farmers markets, roadside stands, community-supported agriculture, online sales platforms, and food processing and distribution. The award was made on September 18,...
The Crosskeys Vineyards LLC was awarded a $250,000 Project Grant 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 funding will support the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food systems through initiatives such as supporting farmers markets, roadside stands, community-supported agriculture programs, agritourism, online sales platforms, food processing and...
The Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service awarded a $249,966 Project Grant to Prairie Creek Vineyards 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. Funds will support Prairie Creek Vineyards' efforts to add value to locally grown agricultural products in Nebraska from September 2022 through September 2024. As a local producer, Prairie Creek Vineyards will aid...
The Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service awarded Tranquility Vineyards & Winery LLC a $250,000 Project Grant under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP) on September 14, 2022. The grant is to be completed by September 14, 2024. As part of the USDA's Local Agriculture Market Program, the FMLFPP supports the expansion of local and regional food systems through competitive grants. It is reasonable to conclude Tranquility Vineyards & Winery LLC will use this...
The Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service awarded a $233,180 Project Grant to Oak Barn Beef, LLC through the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP). The grant will support Oak Barn Beef's efforts to develop, coordinate and expand local and regional food systems in Nebraska over a two-year period ending September 2024. As part of the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program, the funding will assist Oak Barn Beef in coordinating farmers markets and promoting...
This $250,000 Project Grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175) on September 13, 2023. The funding will support King Family Vineyards, LLC, a for-profit manufacturer of goods located in Virginia, to develop, coordinate, and expand direct producer-to-consumer marketing channels and local/regional food business enterprises. Anticipated activities include supporting farmers...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service awarded Keswick Winery LLC PTR a $250,000 Project Grant under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175). The funding will support the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food systems through initiatives to enhance direct producer-to-consumer marketing channels and local/regional food business enterprises. Planned activities include supporting farmers markets, roadside stands,...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $250,000 Project Grant to Tara Vineyard & Winery LLC on September 22, 2023 under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175). This grant will fund initiatives to develop, coordinate, and expand direct producer-to-consumer marketing channels and local/regional food business enterprises over a 2-year period. Eligible activities may include supporting farmers markets, roadside stands,...