{"id":2731,"date":"2026-03-11T19:37:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T19:37:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.cdfa.ca.gov\/CDFAInspectionServicesBlog\/?p=2731"},"modified":"2026-03-11T19:37:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T19:37:12","slug":"8-ca-projects-awarded-2-1m-through-usda-local-agriculture-marketing-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cdfa.ca.gov\/CDFAInspectionServicesBlog\/index.php\/2026\/03\/11\/8-ca-projects-awarded-2-1m-through-usda-local-agriculture-marketing-program\/","title":{"rendered":"8 CA projects awarded $2.1M through USDA Local Agriculture Marketing Program"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced eight California projects will receive $2.1 million in grant funding through its Local Agriculture Marketing Program (LAMP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Programs comprising LAMP include the Farmers\u2019 Market Promotion Program, Local Food Promotion Program and Regional Food System Partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Farmers\u2019 Market Promotion Program funds projects that support producer-to-consumer markets such as farmers\u2019 markets, roadside stands, agritourism activities, community-supported agriculture programs and online sales. Four California projects were awarded a total of $1 million. The awarded projects in Fresno, Santa Monica, Concord and Napa will offer technical assistance to small farmers and\/or marketing to increase attendance at farmers\u2019 markets. Click here<\/a> for further details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Local Food Promotion Program funds projects that support local and regional food businesses that engage as intermediaries in indirect producer-to-consumer marketing. Four California projects were awarded a total of $1.1 million. The awarded projects in Chico, Truckee, Concord and Santa Cruz will increase the reach of local foods and support regional food hubs. Click here<\/a> for further details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LAMP and its accompanying grant programs are administered by USDA\u2019s Agricultural Marketing Service and are funded through the 2018 Farm Bill. These programs require a 25% cost share amount of federal funds being requested. For more information, visit the AMS LAMP webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here<\/a> to view USDA\u2019s press release for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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