The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) recently awarded over $1.8 million of Underserved, Value Added and Regional Food System Grants to 26 Michigan producers, processors and community development organizations.
“This grant program is just one example of how MDARD improves quality of life for Michiganders by bolstering the food systems and agriculture businesses that sustain our health and prosperity,” said MDARD Director Tim Boring. “Today’s grants are strategic investments that will enhance the production and delivery of locally grown foods while creating more than 100 jobs across the state. We’re proud to support these businesses in delivering for their communities.”
Locally, Park Street Market in Kalamazoo was awarded $100,000 for investing in food processing equipment to offer a broader array of fresh meat and produce to the community. This project will generate five full-time and ten part-time jobs.
For additional information about this program and to find out when future funding will become available, visit MDARD’s website at www.michigan.gov/mdard and click on “Business Development.”
“This grant program is just one example of how MDARD improves quality of life for Michiganders by bolstering the food systems and agriculture businesses that sustain our health and prosperity,” said MDARD Director Tim Boring. “Today’s grants are strategic investments that will enhance the production and delivery of locally grown foods while creating more than 100 jobs across the state. We’re proud to support these businesses in delivering for their communities.”
Locally, Park Street Market in Kalamazoo was awarded $100,000 for investing in food processing equipment to offer a broader array of fresh meat and produce to the community. This project will generate five full-time and ten part-time jobs.
For additional information about this program and to find out when future funding will become available, visit MDARD’s website at www.michigan.gov/mdard and click on “Business Development.”
