The federal Project Grant award of $250,000 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 award will support the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food systems in Oregon over a two-year period from September 2024 to September 2026. The grant recipient, Friends Farm, LLC, is a woman-owned small business that will use the funding to enhance direct and...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $240,000 Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175) project grant to Infinite Tree, Inc. in Oregon. The two-year award, effective September 11, 2023, will support the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food systems through initiatives such as supporting farmers markets, community-supported agriculture programs, food processing and distribution, and marketing...
This $250,000.00 Project Grant award, 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), supports the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food systems. The award to Richards Land & Cattle, a for-profit organization, will fund initiatives to increase access to and availability of locally produced agricultural products, encourage value-added product development,...
The federal Project Grant award of $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 award was made to Diggin Livin Farm & Apiaries LLC, a self-certified small disadvantaged business located in Cave Junction, Oregon. The funding will support the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food systems in Oregon over a 2-year period from...
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,...
This Project Grant award of $250,000.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Business Cooperative Services, under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175). The grant was awarded on September 24, 2024 to W R Allen, Inc., a self-certified small disadvantaged business located in Orland, Maine. The funding will support the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food systems through projects that increase access to...
This federal Project Grant award of $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 was awarded to Cornett Farm Fresh LLC, a self-certified small disadvantaged business, on September 25, 2024 with a completion date of September 25, 2026. The funding supports the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food systems through projects that...
This Project Grant award, valued at $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, awarded on September 5, 2024, will support the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food systems through the awardee, The Herd, located in Ritzville, Washington. The project aims to increase access to locally and regionally produced agricultural...
This federal Project Grant award of $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, awarded to Montana Branded Inc. on September 8, 2023, supports the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food systems. Funded activities may include supporting farmers markets, roadside stands, community-supported agriculture programs, agritourism,...
This $124,219 Project Grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175), supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of a marketing plan for 5 regional food hubs serving 10 Oregon and 2 Washington counties. The project aims to improve local food sales and consumption by 10-20% from a 2023 baseline of 1,965 consumers and $908,081. Key activities include assessing marketing...