Lamp value added producer grant – mandatory

Loleta Farms, LLC received a $250,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services on August 21, 2025, under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP, CFDA 10.175). The award supports a two-year project period extending through August 21, 2027, to develop and expand local and regional food systems through value-added producer activities. As a mandatory LAMP (Local Agriculture Market Program) Value Added Producer Grant, this funding enables the awardee to implement projects that enhance direct producer-to-consumer marketing channels and support agricultural product development, processing, or distribution infrastructure improvements within Idaho.

The FMLFPP supports eligible agricultural businesses and cooperatives in advancing local food system initiatives, including farmers market operations, community-supported agriculture networks, agricultural processing and value-added product development, marketing strategy development, and food safety improvements. The grant structure permits a one-year extension upon project completion if needed to achieve project objectives. This award reflects the federal government's sustained investment in value-added agricultural enterprises and local food system expansion, with recent awards under the program typically ranging from $200,000 to $250,000 for multi-year implementation activities across diverse agricultural sectors.