2021 Infrastructure Grants

Erin Martin of Foot Prints In the Garden is transitioning an existing on-farm structure into a preparation area for harvested produce and value-added products in Greensboro, NC.

Steve McCalla of Rocky Ridge Farm is establishing the use of two caterpillar tunnels in order to double production and implement regenerative farming practices.

Julio Quispe of Pachamama Peru in Charlottesville, VA is building a greenhouse to grow Andino peppers locally.

The Gullah Farmer Cooperative is establishing a fruit a vegetable processing facility for their 17-member cooperative.

Lester Mcleod of Gerald’s Green Garden is installing fencing around the perimeter of the farm to reduce neighborhood deer pressure.

Fernando Mendez of Marview Farms is increasing the farm’s capacity to sell products by beginning to ship their value-added products of grass-fed/finished beef, goats, lamb, and pastured pork and chicken.

Ross Mickens of Open Door Farm of Cedar Grove, NC is building a cooling facility to store long-term storage crops.

Edwin Moore of Moore Brothers Natural in Maxton, NC is starting a “Beef Locker,” a contactless vending machine that dispenses vacuum-sealed beef.

Blanca Moreno of Crescent City, FL and fellow farmers are collaborating to install farm infrastructure in order to grow a variety of seedlings for backyard farmers.