Food hub would open new market for small farmers Bismarck Tribune By Jessica Holdman: Two organizations are partnering to build a food hub for small vegetable growers in North Dakota. Foundation for Agricultural and Rural Resources Management and Sustainability and Common Enterprise Development Corp. are surveying farmers and growers across the state to learn how many might be interested in participating in a co-op style central food marketing hub. Sue Balcom of FARRMS said the goal of the food hub is to increase the amount of fresh produce grown and eaten locally. Many young growers might not be able to afford to buy a commodity-size farm but may grow a few acres of vegetables, she said. Read full article. FARRMS and Common Enterprise Development Corporation are both grant recipients of USDA.
Posted on: Wed, 29 Jan 2014 00:02:40 +0000
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