Monthly Archives: January 2025

As a RAFI grant recipient, Brandon Byrd and Grain Bin Farms will use the funds to make critical infrastructure upgrades, ensuring the farm's future sustainability and growth.

Tony Eldridge's grant funds will be used to purchase a cargo van trailer equipped with a cooling unit, enhancing the farm's ability to transport fresh produce and vegetables efficiently while maintaining their quality.

With this funding, the Billy Gibbons farm plans to upgrade its cooling facilities for produce and beef processing, enabling longer storage of fresh produce and processed beef for the first time.

With grant funds, ENCFC will procure portable irrigation equipment to be shared among its members, boosting productivity across their farms.

With support from RAFI's Infrastructure Grant, Mighty Gnome Market Garden plans to purchase a VermiFlow composting bin to establish an on-farm vermicomposting system, enhancing soil health and sustainability.

With the support of these funds, BRF plans to expand its offerings by adding protein sources such as eggs and packaged meats to its food desert market.

With plans to purchase a greenhouse, a soil remover, and a spray pump, Mendoza-Perez will improve the quality of the products and provide year-round employment.

To address climate challenges, Mousavi Farm plans to install rainwater harvesting systems on four existing outbuildings.

SCBFC will use this funding to construct two cold storage units to help farmers preserve produce freshness and reduce post-harvest losses during transportation.