Widnor Farms LLC received a $250,000 Value Added Producer Grant through the Rural Business Cooperative Services, administered under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP), CFDA 10.175. The award was issued on September 19, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 19, 2027. This project grant supports the development and expansion of direct producer-to-consumer markets and value-added agricultural product enterprises within the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP) framework.
Under this award, Widnor Farms LLC will develop value-added products and implement marketing strategies to expand local and regional food system access and availability. The FMLFPP supports eligible agricultural businesses in activities including product development, marketing initiatives, regional food chain coordination, and food safety improvements. The awardee is required to provide matching funds equivalent to 25 percent of the federal award amount. The two-year project period allows for potential one-year extension if needed to achieve stated project objectives and goals.