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, agritourism, online sales platforms, food processing and distribution, marketing strategies, business planning, and food safety improvements. The goal is to increase access to and availability of locally produced agricultural products, encourage value-added production, facilitate regional food chain coordination, and promote new business opportunities to reduce on-farm food waste.
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