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Farmers, producers and distributors of local foods can list their information in the USDA Local Food Directories to take advantage of opportunities in both direct-to-consumer and wholesale markets. #SmallBusinessWeek bit.ly/4fAsUld

#SmallBusinessWeek USDA’s Wholesale Markets and Facility Design provides technical assistance and support to stakeholders regarding the construction of new structures or the remodeling of existing ones. bit.ly/4igXuRl

The Dept. of Agriculture announced it is accepting applications for the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP). $26.5M is available in grant funds to expand & strengthen the availability of locally grown agricultural products. bit.ly/43COCkB

The Dept. of Agriculture announced $72.9M is available through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program to state departments of agriculture or equivalent. States & territories can apply by July 7, 2025. bit.ly/43AYyet

Apply today for the #USDA Farmers Market Promotion Program! Grants support producer-to-consumer markets such as farmers markets, roadside stands, agritourism activities, community-supported agriculture programs & online sales. Apply by: June 27th. ams.usda.gov/fmpp

Apply today for the #USDA Local Food Promotion Program! Grants support local & regional food business enterprises that engage as intermediaries in indirect producer to consumer marketing. Apply by: June 27th. ams.usda.gov/lfpp

Apply today for the #USDA Regional Food System Partnerships! This grant supports public-private partnerships that build and strengthen viability and resilience of local or regional food economies. Apply by: June 27th. ams.usda.gov/rfsp

Memorial Day is about remembering. Today is about remembering those service members who are no longer here to tell their story. It is our responsibility to tell their stories. It is our duty to speak their names & never forget.

Raise a 🥛 to all the U.S. dairy farmers for providing nutritious milk. #NationalDairyMonth #GotMilk

Raise a 🥛 to all the U.S. dairy farmers for providing nutritious milk. #NationalDairyMonth #GotMilk

USDA AMS is seeking subject matter experts to serve as peer reviewers to evaluate applications for grant programs for the FY25 grant cycle. Producers and those with first-hand experience in food and farm businesses are encouraged to participate. bit.ly/3STFx0U

Let's celebrate National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month with a feast from farm to table! Grab local produce from your neighborhood farmers market! #FreshFruitAndVegetableMonth #farmersmarket #USDA #ShopLocal #localfood #farmersmarketfinds

AMS ensured timely and accurate payments of approximately $29.8 billion to over 22,000 dairy farmers by conducting 12,700 audits and 48,614 chemistry tests and verifying 691,129 producer milk samples through the Federal Milk Marketing Order.

Last year, AMS graded 1.2 billion pounds of butter through the Dairy Grading Services, ensuring quality and compliance. To learn more or request grading service, contact the Dairy Grading branch at [email protected]

The Dept. of Agriculture is accepting applications for the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP). $26.5M is available in grant funds to expand & strengthen #LocalRegionalFoodSystems & increase the availability of locally grown agricultural products. bit.ly/43COCkB

Apply today for the #USDA Farmers Market Promotion Program! Grants support producer-to-consumer markets such as farmers markets, roadside stands, agritourism activities, community-supported agriculture programs & online sales. Apply by: June 27th. bit.ly/43COCkB

Apply today for the #USDA Local Food Promotion Program! Grants support local & regional food business enterprises that engage as intermediaries in indirect producer to consumer marketing. Apply by: June 27th. bit.ly/43COCkB

Apply today for the #USDA Regional Food System Partnerships! This grant supports public-private partnerships that build and strengthen viability and resilience of local or regional food economies. Apply by: June 27th. bit.ly/43COCkB

Last year, AMS graded 1.3 billion pounds of cheese and 11 million pounds of processed cheese through the Dairy Grading Services, ensuring quality and compliance. To learn more or request grading service, contact the Dairy Grading branch at [email protected]

Fruit and Vegetable Month Fun Fact – AMS’ Specialty Crops Inspection Division inspects and certifies over 8 billion lbs. of processed fruit and vegetable products and 66 billion lbs. of fresh fruits and vegetables.