MENDOCINO CO., 10/17/16 – Small farmers in Mendocino and Lake Counties dedicate themselves to producing food for the community, but often still find themselves needing help to fund a project or buy new equipment. Though they’re small, these things can go a long way towards helping farmers break even. To address this issue, the Good Farm Fund, a community organization that supports local farmers and aims to increase local food security, is now accepting applications for a second round of farm grants, due October 31.
The GFF, an all-volunteer organization, raised $20,000 in the past year through local food events and donations, which will now go to local farmers for a specific purchase or project. The Fund aims to support local farmers in order to expand access to local food for the entire community, and “increase participation in our community’s food system.”
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