49 projects awarded $5.6 million to strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that $5.6 million has been awarded for 49 projects to strengthen the middle of Kansas’ food supply chain.

Eight grants will improve producers’ infrastructure through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) program, administered by the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA).

The other 41 will strengthen the middle of the state’s food supply chain operations.

The projects selected for funding were informed by engagement and outreach with underserved producers to understand the needs of the agriculture supply chain.

This awarded funding is part of the $420 million available through the federal American Rescue Plan.

A complete list of the 49 projects can be found here.

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