The Cheshire County Conservation District is proud to announce the Monadnock Food Co-op Farm Fund; a new grant opportunity for local farmers through a partnership with the Monadnock Food Co-op.

 

There will be $9,500 available for the 2017 grant cycle, and a Request for Proposals is now available.  Funds can be used for a range of needs including the purchase of equipment or infrastructure, packaging and labeling design needs and technical assistance.  Eligible applicants include farms in Cheshire County and abutting NH towns who would like to develop or expand their production for wholesale markets, including the Monadnock Food Co-op and Monadnock Menus.

The Monadnock Food Co-op Farm Fund's mission is to support local farmers in increasing sustainable food production andwholesale sales to contribute to a thriving local farm economy.  The Cheshire County Conservation District supports the viability of farm businesses and the stewardship of natural resources that farmers provide. This grant supports several of the co-op's goals, including a healthy, sustainable food system, the support of local farmers and producers and a strong, sustainable and improving local economy.

 

"This grant fund and partnership with CCCD will allow us to provide much-needed capital for our local farm and food economy, creating an increase in the quantity of food that can be produced and consumed locally. We couldn't be happier to offer this grant fund to farmers who want to increase wholesale production." Said Michael Faber, Monadnock Food Co-op General Manager. 

 

 For more information on eligibility or to apply for a grant please visit http://monadnockfood.coop/farmfund/ .  If you have questions or want to discuss a proposal please contact Amanda Littleton at 603-756-2988 ext 116 or [email protected]. 

Tax deductible donations to this fund can be made to the Cheshire County Conservation District.  Watch for additional fundraising activities at the Monadnock Food Co-op in the coming months, including the ability to Round Up your purchases to the next dollar or $5 in early 2017.  Donations can be sent to Monadnock Food Co-op Farm Fund, c/o CCCD, 11 Industrial Park Dr, Walpole NH 03608.