6. We are a meal program and food bank and operate as part of a church. Are we able to apply as part of a church? (Posted 4/28)

Yes, a church program would be eligible to apply. Note that individuals cannot have conditions placed on them to receive the food.

No

If the markets are organized as separate business entities, one would need to be the lead applicant. It is not a requirement to have a separate organization involved specifically for the purposes of receiving/distributing food. However, the food needs to be distributed at no cost as part of the project. If the farmers’ markets have their own plan for distribution that would meet the requirements.

2. Can two farmers’ markets apply together, or do you need an organization receiving the food as well? (Posted 4/28)

If the markets are organized as separate business entities, one would need to be the lead applicant. It is not a requirement to have a separate organization involved specifically for the purposes of receiving/distributing food. However, the food needs to be distributed at no cost as part of the project. If the farmers’ markets have their own plan for distribution that would meet the requirements.

No

Yes. 

3. Would a food shelf partnering with a food hub which sources from many local farmers of color work for this program? (Posted 4/28)

Yes. 

No

Key Concepts and Definitions

The distance between the farm or ranch where the food originates and the point of distribution to the end consumer must be at most 400 miles, or both the final market and the origin of the product must be within the same State, territory, or tribal land. For the Minnesota LFPA program, at least 70% of food has to be sourced within the geographic boundaries of MN. A maximum of 30% can be sourced from outside of the state, within a distance of 400 miles.

1. What is the range in miles that is considered local for distance from food grown to where its distributed? (Posted 4/28)

The distance between the farm or ranch where the food originates and the point of distribution to the end consumer must be at most 400 miles, or both the final market and the origin of the product must be within the same State, territory, or tribal land. For the Minnesota LFPA program, at least 70% of food has to be sourced within the geographic boundaries of MN. A maximum of 30% can be sourced from outside of the state, within a distance of 400 miles.

No

Yes, Amish farmers and other Plain community farmers would be considered socially disadvantaged and emerging farmers for the purposes of this grant.

2. We would like to source food from Amish farmers. Would Amish farmers be considered socially disadvantaged? (Posted 4/28)

Yes, Amish farmers and other Plain community farmers would be considered socially disadvantaged and emerging farmers for the purposes of this grant.

No