The USDA Awards $200,000 Grant to Augusta Locally Grown The United States Department of Agriculture Marketing Service awarded Augusta Locally Grown a $200,000 planning grant as part of the 2021 Local Foods Promotion Program. Augusta Locally Grown (ALG) will use funds for a feasibility study to determine best practices to increase farmer product support and community access with the availability of a new resource site, The HUB. This 35,000 sq ft building will involve expanding ALG’s programs to make local food accessible and affordable in the exact same location as the Harrisburg Free Family Health Clinic. Unlike most food hubs, this space will not solely focus on wholesales but will develop innovative, health-focused sales opportunities in creative partnership with farmers, educators, value-adders and healthcare professionals. A feasibility study will allow for a workable plan to be implemented across the CSRA with all stakeholders input accounted for, thus allowing us the best use of