This $250,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services, under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175), will support initiatives by Purcells Seafood Inc. to develop, coordinate, and expand direct producer-to-consumer marketing channels and local/regional food business enterprises in Virginia. The funded activities will include supporting farmers markets, roadside stands, community-supported agriculture programs,...
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...
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 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 1915 Farm LLC on Sep 22, 2023. The 24-month grant supports the development, coordination, and expansion of direct producer-to-consumer marketing channels and local/regional food business enterprises. Funded activities may include supporting farmers markets, roadside stands, community-supported agriculture,...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) awarded a $248,800 Project Grant to Batchelder Family Farms LLC under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175). The funding supports the development, coordination, and expansion of direct-to-consumer and local/regional food supply chains. The grant aims to increase access to and availability of locally and regionally produced agricultural products through value-added product development,...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $100,000 Project Grant to Shenandoah Seasonal, LLC under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175). The grant, awarded on October 27, 2023, supports the development, coordination, and expansion of direct producer-to-consumer marketing channels and local/regional food business enterprises. Funded activities may include supporting farmers markets, roadside stands, community-supported...
This Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service, under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175), seeks to increase market opportunities and sales for direct-market farmers in Western Virginia and Central Arkansas. The $509,375.61 grant, awarded on September 30, 2024, will provide training and technical assistance to 480 farmers in marketing and business planning, boost customer demand through consumer-facing events and...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $250,000 Project Grant to Muscadine Products, Corp. under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175). The grant, awarded on August 31, 2023, supports the development, coordination, and expansion of direct-to-consumer and local/regional food supply chains. Specifically, the funding will assist Muscadine Products, Corp. with value-added product development, marketing and business...
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,...
This $250,000.00 Project Grant was awarded on Sep 13, 2023 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 funding will support the development, coordination, and expansion of direct producer-to-consumer marketing channels and local/regional food business enterprises for beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers in California over a 24-month period. Planned initiatives...