The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has announced a partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) to distribute $3.1 million in funding for 41 projects aimed at strengthening local and regional food systems through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI).
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers emphasized the importance of agriculture in the state, highlighting how these investments will support farmers, bolster supply chains, and ensure food resilience.
Notable projects include:
Heartland Craft Grains in Lodi will automate grain processing for use in various food businesses.
Sokaogon Chippewa Community will acquire equipment to enhance wild rice processing for tribal producers.
Driftless Berry Growers will purchase equipment for processing berries, supporting small farmers.
Northeast Wisconsin Hmong Professionals will establish a Hmong Food Hub to improve distribution of cultural crops.
Stock Family Farm will develop a hub for aggregating local food to better serve food desert areas.
This funding is part of a broader $420 million initiative from President Biden’s American Rescue Plan aimed at building capacity in food supply chains. For more information, visit the AMS Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure webpage
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