By SE Illinois News |
Jan 26, 2024
The Illinois Department of Agriculture has announced the availability of Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) grants, with a total allocation of $6.4 million. These grants aim to support the middle sections of the food supply chain, specifically the post-harvest, pre-retail sale level.According to the Illinois Department of Agriculture, the mid-level food supply chain includes activities such as processing, manufacturing, storing, and transporting of all non-meat food. The RFSI grants will provide funding for equipment costs and the expansion of capacity and...