The Good Acre

The Good Acre Will Increase Economic Opportunities for Smallscale Produce Farmers in Minnesota by Facilitating Access to New Retail Grocery Markets. This Initiative Will Achieve This Through Providing Technical Assistance to Help Farmers Secure Good Agricultural Practices Gap Certifications and Develop Comprehensive Food Safety Plans Alongside Efforts to Establish Partnerships With Wholesale Buyers and Expand Sales Through Targeted Marketing and Promotional Activities. This Project Will Support Growers Gaining Entry Into Grocery Retail Channels While Simultaneously Improving Local Food Supply Chain Logistics via Crossdocking Backhauling Operations and Enhanced Operational Efficiencies. the Project Anticipates Expanding Annual Purchases From Smallscale Farmers From 1.7 Million to 3 Million Directly Benefiting Farmers and Supporting Partners Within the Local Food System. the Anticipated Outcomes Include a Greater Number of Gapcertified Farmers Across Minnesota and Increased Market Access for These Producers.