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, 2023 to Old House Vineyards, a for-profit limited liability company, for a project period ending September 18, 2025. The grant funding will be used to implement activities aimed at increasing access to and availability of locally produced agricultural products, encouraging value-added product development, facilitating regional food chain coordination, and promoting new business opportunities to reduce on-farm food waste.
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