NDDAlocalfoods

06/05/2026

Join us Tuesday, June 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a free produce safety workshop featuring a farm tour and complimentary lunch. 🌱

This workshop will cover the key levels of produce safety including local health unit policies, GAP certification, and the FSMA Produce Safety Rule. 🥕

Registration is limited to 25 attendees. Sign up at www.ndda.nd.gov/LFTT

05/26/2026

We've got two local foods specialty crop grant opportunities to share: the Farmers Market Marketing Grant and the Community Orchard Grant!‼️

👩‍🌾 The Farmers Market Marketing Grant is open to any new or existing farmers markets in ND with a profile on the Local Foods Map https://ole.ndda.nd.gov/localfoods (if need help getting set up on the map, just ask!)

🍎 The Community Orchard Grant is open to nonprofits, community groups, and more. The MINIMUM request is $40,000 with no matching requirement which can be used to purchase plants, trees, fences, irrigation, etc.

Just visit www.ndda.nd.gov/localfoods to apply by June 12! 📝

05/12/2026

The Farmers Market Specialty Crop Marketing Grant is open to any new or existing farmers markets with an updated/current profile on the NDDA Local Foods Map!

https://www.ndda.nd.gov/farmers-market-specialty-crop-marketing-grant

Farmers markets can request up to $2,500 for marketing supplies like canopies, tablecloths, banners, and any other signage.

https://ole.ndda.nd.gov/localfoods

If you need assistance getting set up on the local foods map, reach out and let us know!

Goehring announces availability of farmers market grants https://www.ndda.nd.gov/news/goehring-announces-availability-farmers-market-grants

05/04/2026

Goehring announces availability of orchard grants https://www.ndda.nd.gov/news/goehring-announces-availability-orchard-grants

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! Today we celebrate North Dakota's farmers and ranchers who work to safeguard our soil, water and air for future generations.

04/16/2026

The deadline to complete the survey has been extended through April! If you're a market manager or organizer in ND, make your voice heard! 👩‍🌾📢

Calling all market managers! The National Farmers Market Survey opens Feb 17, 2026.

Your insights will help build a clearer picture of farmers market operations across the U.S. and guide future support, training, and investment in local food systems.

Learn more about the project and who is involved → www.canr.msu.edu/NFMS

04/08/2026

03/26/2026

Happy and !