Lamp value added producer grant – mandatory

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 markets, roadside stands, community-supported agriculture programs, agritourism, online sales platforms, food processing and distribution, marketing strategies, business planning, and food safety improvements. The overall goal is to increase access to and availability of locally produced agricultural products, encourage development of value-added products, facilitate regional food chain coordination, and promote new business opportunities to reduce on-farm food waste. The project period runs through September 13, 2025.