{"id":2430,"date":"2023-11-03T18:37:28","date_gmt":"2023-11-03T18:37:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/regionalsmallfarms\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=2430"},"modified":"2023-11-03T18:37:28","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T18:37:28","slug":"wsda-infrastructure-grant-virtual-farmer-discussion-forum","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/regionalsmallfarms\/event\/wsda-infrastructure-grant-virtual-farmer-discussion-forum\/","title":{"rendered":"WSDA Infrastructure Grant \u2013 Virtual Farmer Discussion Forum"},"content":{"rendered":"

WSDA Infrastructure Grant \u2013 Virtual Farmer Discussion Forum<\/strong><\/p>\n

DATE:<\/strong> Tuesday November 7th<\/sup><\/p>\n

TIME:<\/strong> 6-7pm<\/p>\n

Forum will be recorded! Even if you cannot attend, register anyways to receive the recording.<\/p>\n

Register here to receive zoom link: https:\/\/wsu.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tJYqdOGsrTsoEtLk8-xUHtca3l_4vwcYh2Q6#\/registration<\/a><\/p>\n

ABOUT THE INFRASTRCUTURE GRANT: <\/strong>Applications are due November 15<\/strong>th<\/sup><\/strong>. The purpose of the Local Food System Infrastructure Grant<\/a> program is to support local food supply chains and market access for farms, ranches, food processors, and food distributors. The intention is to fund projects that expand and strengthen collaboration across linkages in the regional food supply chain. This includes planning, equipment, and facilities that support on-farm post-harvest handling, aggregation, processing, manufacturing, storing, distribution, and sale of Washington grown, caught, and raised foods.
\nLearn more: https:\/\/agr.wa.gov\/departments\/business-and-marketing-support\/small-farm\/infrastructure-grant<\/a><\/p>\n

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:<\/strong> farmers from Clallam, Jefferson or Kitsap Counties who are applying for (or thinking about applying for) the WSDA Infrastructure Grant AND<\/strong> farmers who have successfully received WSDA Infrastructure Grant funds who want to share tips\/experiences.<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE VIRTUAL DISCUSSION:<\/strong> Hear from farmers who have successfully received funding from the infrastructure grant to share lessons learned, network with other farmers about infrastructure needs\/challenges, and connect with helpful local resource providers.<\/p>\n

Discussion topics include:<\/p>\n