The USDA is allocating funds to promote regional food systems, and food hubs are a main focus.
Food Hubs Receive Financial Help
Agricultural Marketing Service Administrator Anne Alonzo announced three programs under her division that will strengthen the growing eat local trend. Alonzo also announced the launch of three new online directories based off of their successful farmers’ market directory.
To hear the full announcement where Alonzo gives examples of grant projects, click here.