Lamp value added producer grant – mandatory

Spade & Clover Gardens received a $249,899 Project Grant from Rural Business Cooperative Services under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP, CFDA 10.175) on August 25, 2025. The two-year award, with an ultimate completion date of August 25, 2027, supports the development and expansion of local and regional food systems through direct and indirect producer-to-consumer marketing channels. The grant funds activities designed to enhance agricultural marketing strategies, support small and mid-sized agricultural producers, and facilitate regional food chain coordination in South Carolina.

Under the FMLFPP, which is a component of the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP), eligible project activities typically include farmers market development, community-supported agriculture (CSA) network expansion, agricultural processing and value-added product development, food distribution infrastructure improvements, marketing strategy development, and food safety certification upgrades. The award to Spade & Clover Gardens aligns with the program's objectives to increase access to and availability of locally and regionally produced agricultural products, particularly supporting producer-to-consumer marketing through expanded direct and indirect channels.