Farm and Food Growth Fund is pleased to announce its role as the administrator for a new grant, funded by New York State via the Department of Agriculture and Markets. Through investment in aquaculture businesses, the goal of this funding opportunity is to bolster marine agriculture, promote a healthy natural environment, and provide New Yorkers with a nutritious source of locally grown seafood.

Please join Farm and Food Growth Fund and its project partners for a listening session to shape the Long Island Aquaculture Infrastructure Grants. The meeting will be hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County. See details and RSVP below.

Who: Long Island aquaculture growers

What: Listening session to shape the Long Island Aquaculture Infrastructure Grants

When: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm

Where: Cornell Cooperative Extension Suffolk County
423 Griffing Avenue, Suite 100
Riverhead, NY 11901

To attend virtually, please register HERE.

Why: Refine grant opportunities to best serve Long Island’s aquaculture industry

RSVP: bluefoods@ffgrowthfund.org

Thank you. We look forward to seeing you next week!

Sincerely,

Todd M Erling

President/CEO

Farm & Food Growth Fund

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