New York Ag Commissioner: $700,000 grant funding available to support state farmers’ markets

Officials say there is $700,000 available to help support New York State Farmers’ Markets.

This announcement comes from the office of New York’s Agriculture Commissioner, Richard A. Ball. "The COVID-19 pandemic taught us that it is imperative to have a strong, flexible, streamlined food supply chain right here in New York State," Ball said.

"The Farmers' Market Resiliency Grant Program is one more facet of Governor Hochul's plan to support that supply chain, providing farmers' markets with funding needed to offer online sales and invest in infrastructure and promotion, and ultimately reach more consumers and get more local New York foods onto tables across the state."

Grant funding will help farmers strengthen their markets and make local food more accessible to consumers by establishing online sales, improving infrastructure, and enhancing marketing and promotion efforts.

Funding for the program was included in this year's enacted budget and is a part of Governor Hochul's State of the State commitment to New York's agricultural industry and increasing the resiliency of the state's food supply chain following COVID-19.

Click here for more details, including information on how to apply. 

Image courtesy via Lyons Falls Farmers Market.