AUGUSTA — A grant-writing workshop designed for people interested in submitting federal applications for the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, March 23, at Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital St.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is conducting the workshop under the Agricultural Marketing Service Technical Assistance Project.

“The Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program is key to USDA’s efforts to revitalize rural economies by supporting local and regional food systems,” says AMS administrator Anne Alonzo. “The grant workshops will ensure that more communities and businesses across the country can participate in the competitive grant process with proposals that create real economic opportunities and help meet the growing demand for locally and regionally produced food.”

The training is free; registration is required by March 16. Lunch will be provided. Register online at extension.umaine.edu/register/product/grant-writing-workshop or contact Caragh Fitzgerald, 207-622-7546, [email protected].

Supporting Sponsor for the Advertiser Democrat
Keeping communities informed by supporting local news. norwaysavings.bank