By Lynsey Mukomel
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) today announced the latest recipients in its Food Hub and Farm Stops grant program, which is the state’s first-ever program aimed at strengthening Michigan’s middle-of-the-supply-chain agri-food systems.
Nearly $342,000 is being awarded to seven businesses and non-profit organizations that operate as farm stops, which procure local food from local farmers in Michigan. In May, MDARD awarded $361,920 to food hubs. The grant program was announced earlier this year and is administered through MDARD’s Farm to Family Program.
Source : michigan.gov