Lamp value added producer grant – mandatory

Wustner Brothers Honey, LLC received a $250,000 Project Grant from Rural Business Cooperative Services under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP, CFDA 10.175) awarded on August 26, 2025. The grant supports the development and expansion of local and regional food systems through value-added product development and direct producer-to-consumer marketing channels. As a honey producer, Wustner Brothers Honey will utilize the funding to enhance its agricultural processing capabilities, marketing infrastructure, and local food distribution operations in Montana over the two-year performance period ending August 26, 2027.

The FMLFPP award reflects the federal government's commitment to strengthening local agricultural markets and direct marketing channels for agricultural businesses. Grant recipients under this program typically develop capacity in areas such as value-added product processing, food safety compliance, farmers market participation, and regional food system coordination. This award positions Wustner Brothers Honey to expand its market reach and increase accessibility of locally produced honey products within its regional food system.