The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service awarded a $250,000 Project Grant to Red Hawk Farm LLC under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175). The grant will support the development, coordination, and expansion of the local and regional food system in North Carolina over a 2-year period ending on December 18, 2026. The project aims to enhance direct and indirect producer-to-consumer marketing channels, increase access to locally produced agricultural products, and support the growth of small and mid-sized agricultural businesses. Common activities funded under this program include establishing food hubs, developing online marketplaces, creating mobile markets, supporting refugee and immigrant farmers, and expanding market access for underserved communities.
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