Lamp beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers – mandatory

Carman Ranch Provisions, LLC received a $246,921 Project Grant award dated August 20, 2025, from the Rural Business Cooperative Services to support activities under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP, CFDA 10.175). The award extends through August 20, 2027, and will fund the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food systems in Oregon. Based on the FMLFPP program scope, the awardee will likely implement projects focused on direct producer-to-consumer marketing channels, value-added product development, food distribution infrastructure improvements, or marketing strategy development to increase access to locally and regionally produced agricultural products.

The two-year project aligns with FMLFPP's competitive grant structure, which supports agricultural businesses, cooperatives, and producer networks in establishing sustainable local food market enterprises. Carman Ranch Provisions, LLC may utilize the funding for activities such as farmers market participation infrastructure, agricultural processing capabilities, food safety certifications, or regional food chain coordination efforts. Grant recipients are required to meet program compliance standards and may request a one-year extension upon project completion.