USDA has partnered with Minnesota through its Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program to improve the local and regional food supply chain. With $9.5 million, the program will fund 11 infrastructure grants. Projects include nearly $1.6 million for Bongard’s Creameries to expand the capacity of its sliced processed cheese business and $1.5 million for Green Acres Milling of Albert Lea to purchase equipment for its oat milling facility.
