MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin farmers get help to help the hungry.
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection announced Friday a total of 125 grants have been given to farms and farmers to assist statewide hunger relief efforts. The agency says the 2024 Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance program will provide subsidies ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to selected farms, 95% of which are in socially disadvantaged or historically underserved communities around the state.
There’s more information at wilocalfood.org.