The Metropolis of Texarkana, Texas is joyful to report that the Texarkana Farmers Market has been awarded funds by the USDA Farmers Market Grant. A complete of $118,800.00 can be obtained over the following three years
This cash comes from the USA Division of Agriculture as they have been in a position to make out there $90.2 Million for farmers’ markets.
Vashil Fernandez, the Interim Director of Planning and Group
Improvement said in a press launch;
“We’re excited for this chance to proceed to develop the Texarkana Farmers
Market.”
What Will The Grant Cash Be Used For?
Town plans on utilizing the grant cash for advertising and marketing, an outreach program and to assist with extra well being and questions of safety. Additionally they plan to have ‘pop up’ farmers markets in lower-income neighborhoods in Texarkana Texas.
Additionally they wish to proceed and develop the drive-thru TXK Packing containers the place prospects are in a position to buy recent produce simply and safely throughout these covid occasions.
the grant will deal with buying audiovisual gear, and video modifying software program that can be used to provide content material associated to accessing native meals and cooking displays to advertise native farmers and meals companies.
The Texarkana Farmers Market is open seasonally from Might to July. Additionally they have extra occasions all year long. You may preserve updated and discover out about occasions on their Facebook page.
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