Lamp value added producer grant – mandatory

Award Details: Gonsoulin Land and Cattle Company, LLC received a $250,000 Project Grant from the Rural Business Cooperative Services under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP, CFDA 10.175) on August 28, 2025, with a completion date of August 28, 2027.

Products and Services: This two-year award supports the development and expansion of local and regional food systems through value-added producer initiatives. Under the LAMP VALUE ADDED PRODUCER GRANT program component, the awardee will develop products, services, and infrastructure that enhance direct and intermediary-based producer-to-consumer marketing channels. Eligible project activities funded through this award may include agricultural processing, value-added product development, marketing strategy development, food distribution infrastructure improvements, and regional food chain coordination. The grant is designed to increase access to and availability of locally and regionally produced agricultural products while supporting the awardee's business growth in Louisiana.