Not exactly. Increasing the amount of money that is used to purchase from farmers is one way to increase or expand but not the only way. Other ways to demonstrate an expansion could include changing types of products that are sourced, the number of farmers purchased from, or distribution locations, etc.
Not exactly. Increasing the amount of money that is used to purchase from farmers is one way to increase or expand but not the only way. Other ways to demonstrate an expansion could include changing types of products that are sourced, the number of farmers purchased from, or distribution locations, etc.
This is not allowable with LFPA funds. Food needs to be purchased either as unprocessed or minimally processed. If there is additional processing done before distribution that would be allowable, but that processing can’t be funded with LFPA funds.
This is not allowable with LFPA funds. Food needs to be purchased either as unprocessed or minimally processed. If there is additional processing done before distribution that would be allowable, but that processing can’t be funded with LFPA funds.
Food can be purchased from a nonprofit that farms or is a food hub.
Food can be purchased from a nonprofit that farms or is a food hub.
Many types and cuts of meat are eligible purchases. All of those products have to meet regulatory and food safety standards (that often means it has to be under state or USDA inspection). But meat in general is eligible as long as meets the definition of minimally processed or unprocessed.
Many types and cuts of meat are eligible purchases. All of those products have to meet regulatory and food safety standards (that often means it has to be under state or USDA inspection). But meat in general is eligible as long as meets the definition of minimally processed or unprocessed.
Yes, if they are grown in Minnesota or within 400 miles of the distribution site.
Yes, if they are grown in Minnesota or within 400 miles of the distribution site.