May 21, 2019
Webinar set for Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program

On May 9, 2019, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced the availability of $27 million in grants to strengthen market opportunities for local and regional food producers and businesses through the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program. Read updated information about these grants and register for upcoming webinars to learn more about them.

AMS will host two webinars to help farmers, producer groups and other potential applicants to understand the program requirements.

The FMLFPP webinar on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 2 p.m. (EST) will provide an overview of the program objectives, eligibility and basic information about the application process. Register today.




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