Grants awarded to strengthen Kansas’ food supply chain
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $5.6 million has been awarded for 49 projects to strengthen the middle of Kansas’ food supply chain.
“Kansas’ central location and abundant agriculture production are critical to the nation’s food supply chain,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “By investing in our producers and businesses in this sector, we are strengthening economic growth across the state.”
Through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) program, administered by the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA), eight grants will improve producers’ infrastructure. The other 41 will strengthen the middle of the state’s food supply chain operations.
The projects selected for funding were informed by engagement and outreach with underserved producers to understand the needs of the agriculture supply chain.
This includes several area projects including:
- The Kitchen C and C in Fort Scott
- Misty Morning Farms in Mulberry
- Schenker Family Farms in McCune
- Blackberry Moon Produce in Columbus
- My Country Life in Alamont
- TOAST (Pittsburg Bread Company) in Pittsburg
This awarded funding is part of the $420 million available through the federal American Rescue Plan.
A complete list of the 49 projects can be found here.
Click here for more information about the RFSI program at KDA.