Lamp value added producer grant – mandatory

Friends Of Fern Hall LLC received a $214,474 Project Grant award from the Rural Business Cooperative Services (RBCS), a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP, CFDA 10.175). The award, obligated on August 29, 2025, supports a two-year project period extending through August 29, 2027, to develop, coordinate, and expand local and regional food systems in Pennsylvania.

Under this LAMP (Local Agriculture Market Program) Value Added Producer Grant, the awardee will implement projects that likely include value-added product development, direct producer-to-consumer marketing infrastructure, or local food chain coordination activities. The FMLFPP supports eligible entities—including agricultural businesses, cooperatives, and nonprofits—in establishing or enhancing direct and intermediary-based food marketing channels. The award falls within the typical range of recent FMLFPP obligations, which have predominantly ranged from $200,000 to $250,000 for comparable multi-year implementation initiatives across diverse agricultural sectors.