Epple Family Farms, LLC

Epple Family Farms, LLC is a for-profit limited liability company registered to receive federal grant awards since June 24, 2011. The company operates as an agricultural producer in Michigan, focusing on renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements for its farming operations. Epple Family Farms has successfully secured multiple federal grants to support its agricultural activities and respond to challenges in the food production sector, demonstrating its ability to adapt to changing market conditions and environmental concerns.

The company has been awarded grants from various federal programs, primarily through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In December 2023, Epple Family Farms received a $123,745 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to install renewable energy systems and implement energy efficiency improvements. This two-year grant supports projects such as solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal systems, and energy-efficient lighting or HVAC upgrades. Earlier, in January 2022, the farm was awarded a grant from the Agricultural Marketing Service to address challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, covering costs for workplace safety measures, market pivots, facility retrofitting, transportation, worker housing, and medical expenses. Additionally, in August 2021, Epple Family Farms received a Value-Added Producer Grant through the Local Agricultural Marketing Program (LAMP), specifically tailored to address COVID-19 related issues in the agricultural sector. These grants highlight the company's involvement in sustainable agriculture practices, energy efficiency, and its ability to adapt to market disruptions caused by the global pandemic.