Bucks County Foodshed Alliance (BCFA) began offering Small Farm Grants to farmers in the Bucks County region in 2019. The grant aims to provide funds to local farmers to make capital and other improvements supporting the farms’ long term health. It prioritizes farms that employ sustainable agricultural practices. BCFA is pleased to have awarded a grant to Morgan Creek Farms in Quakertown.
About Lower Neshanic Farm:Â
Lower Neshanic Farm is a 16-acre, diversified permaculture farm committed to soil health, land and food justice, and supporting community first, located in Ringoes NJ. They farm regeneratively and offer educational programs, compost hauling services, permaculture design and soil analysis.
About their Grant:Â
Lower Neshanic Farm is using their grant funds to purchase tools that will support seed starting and establish their market garden. They write:
Thank you and everyone at the BCFA for us. It has been a complete game changer given current [USDA] funding freezes. We have been able to set up a seed-starting operation, purchasing miscellaneous market garden tools and equipment as well as seeds and plants. We feel like we will be able to have a successful spring thanks to you all.
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