Local Food Systems

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service awarded more than $32.2 million to 99 projects through three Local Agriculture Market Program initiatives. The completed grants are not open procurements, but recipient lists may help contractors identify potential downstream needs in technical assistance, marketing, distribution, and institutional food services.

Virginia's recent Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development (AFID) grants support local agribusiness and food system studies. These funding initiatives present significant procurement opportunities for vendors involved in agribusiness consulting and marketing.

Virginia has allocated over $5.4 million in grants to enhance food supply chain infrastructure, benefiting local farms and businesses. These investments aim to strengthen the resilience and efficiency of food systems across the state, presenting opportunities for contractors in agricultural processing and infrastructure development.

Maine's Governor Janet Mills announced $500,000 in grants for shared-use greenhouses, aimed at boosting local food production and agricultural education. This initiative highlights significant procurement opportunities for vendors in agricultural infrastructure and non-profit collaborations across the state.

Virginia awards two Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund grants totaling **$49,000** to support agribusiness assessments in Dickenson County, Clintwood, and Waynesboro. This funding aims to enhance local food systems and promote entrepreneurship, presenting significant opportunities for vendors engaged in food systems consulting and community kitchen design.