May 28, 2021 |
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service recently announced that $76.9 million is available for Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Programs (FMLFPP). Projects under the Farmers Market Promotion Program support direct-to-consumer markets like farmers markets and CSAs. Projects under the Local Food Promotion Program supports indirect-to-consumer markets like food hubs and value-added product incubators.
Applications are due by
Here are two examples of past grant recipients:
FMPP funds supported the Community Farmers Market, Inc. in Atlanta, GA, increasing market sales at the Fresh MARTA Markets through educational events, a best practices manual and other partnerships. The semi-permanent farm stands are located at Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) stations taking advantage of high traffic locations.