![]() During year two more qualitative data will be gathered regarding whether consumers have changed their food purchasing or eating habits due to the mobile market, as well as how often consumers return to the market and recommend it to others. Hands-on training in farming and gardening to growers and students in the targeted zip codes will be offered and part-time community-based staff will be hired from targeted zip codes. The Common Ground Mobile Market also encourages farmers and growers to expand their production. ![]() 25% of the work outlined in the grant, has been accomplished during year one. The Common Ground Urban Innovation Project facilitates the development of entrepreneurial projects such as job training, land, equipment, mentoring, and other business development assistance to new and beginning farmers. Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) Success StoriesĬommon Ground Producers and Growers, KS (Implementation Project) USDA Partners with Association of Africans Living in Vermont | USDA.Learn more about Urban Farming Grants and Engagement Opportunities.Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Fact Sheet (PDF, 2.6 MB).Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Competitive Grants Program Presentation (PDF, 3.2 MB).FY 2022 UAIP Competitive Grants Program FAQs (PDF, 777 KB). ![]() FY 2023 UAIP Competitive Grants Program FAQs.Projects will improve local food access and collaborate with partner organizations and may support infrastructure needs emerging technologies educational endeavors and urban farming policy implementation. ![]() Implementation Projects accelerate existing and emerging models of urban, indoor, and other agricultural practices that serve multiple farmers. Projects may target areas of food access education business and start-up costs for new farmers and development of policies related to zoning and other needs of urban production. Planning projects initiate or expand efforts of farmers, gardeners, citizens, government officials, schools, and other stakeholders in urban areas and suburbs. ![]()
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