The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $250,000 Project Grant under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175) to Spring Lake Winery, LLC. The grant, with a performance period from September 20, 2024 to September 20, 2026, will support the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food systems. Specifically, the funding will be used by Spring Lake Winery, a for-profit limited liability company located in...
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,...
This federal Project Grant award of $611,488.93 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175) will support three key initiatives to reduce barriers for small farms and food entrepreneurs in Northern New York: Establishing a comprehensive food business incubator program across a tri-county region, providing training and technical services valued at $3,000 per business to over 200 food producers on...
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 Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service awarded Tabone Vineyards LLC a $250,000 Project Grant under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP) on September 20, 2022. The grant is to be completed by September 20, 2024. FMLFPP, a component of the Local Agriculture Market Program, supports the development, coordination and expansion of local and regional food systems through competitive grants. It is reasonable to infer that Tabone Vineyards will use the grant...
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 U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service awarded a $250,000 Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP) grant to Aurora Cellars LLC, a woman-owned small business located in Michigan. This 24-month Project Grant, awarded on September 19, 2023, supports the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food systems. The funding will enable Aurora Cellars to implement initiatives that increase access to and availability of locally...
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 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 Global Agricultural Productions, LLC a $250,000 Project Grant under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP) to support local and regional food systems development. FMLFPP aims to coordinate and expand access to local foods through farmers markets and other direct producer-to-consumer infrastructure. It can be inferred Global Agricultural Productions will use grant funds over the two year period ending September 2024...