This federal Project Grant award of $250,000.00, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services agency under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175), will support the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food systems for The American Turmeric Co Inc., a for-profit, woman-owned, and veteran-owned business. The funding will be used to implement initiatives to increase access to and availability of locally produced agricultural products, encourage the development of value-added products, facilitate regional food chain coordination, and promote new business opportunities to reduce on-farm food waste. This award has a period of performance from September 2, 2023 to September 2, 2025.
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