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,...
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...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $250,000 Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175) project grant to Merrie Mill Farm, LLC in Keswick, Virginia. The grant, effective September 16, 2024 through September 16, 2026, will support the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food systems. Specifically, the funding will enable Merrie Mill Farm to enhance direct and indirect producer-to-consumer marketing...
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, effective September 18, 2024 with a completion date of September 18, 2026, supports the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food systems by NNK Village Farm LLC, a for-profit limited liability company located in Callao, Virginia. The grant funding...
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 federal Project Grant award, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175), aims 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 fund training and technical assistance in marketing and business planning for 480 farmers, as well as consumer-facing events and strategic...
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 Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $250,000 Project Grant to Mill Creek Farms GA LLC on September 8, 2023 through the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175). This grant funding is intended to develop, coordinate, and expand direct producer-to-consumer marketing channels and local/regional food business enterprises. Allowable activities include supporting farmers markets, roadside stands, community-supported agriculture...
This $250,000 Project Grant was awarded on September 14, 2023 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175). The funding supports initiatives by Horton Vineyards Inc., a woman-owned small business located in Virginia, to develop, coordinate, and expand direct producer-to-consumer marketing channels and local/regional food business enterprises. Key activities may include supporting farmers...
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,...