[Communications] {AUA} Re: LFPA: $28M to buy food from socially disadvantaged farmers!

[Makala Bach]

Updated survey link for growers! 
https://illinois.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8upxSyap33ZzhTo
On Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 10:41:53 AM UTC-5 Makala Bach wrote:

> Calling all growers, producers, and food access organizations in Illinois! 🍅🥦 
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> Are you a grower that identifies as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, female, disabled, a 
> veteran, or has farmed for less than ten years? Illinois has $28M from the 
> USDA Local Food Purchasing Assistance (LFPA) program to buy food from YOU! 
> The grant will purchase products at fair market value and distribute them 
> for free to local communities in need. We’re recruiting Illinois farmers 
> and food access organizations for this incredible initiative. Want support 
> connecting to a buyer? *Please fill out our survey to help us help you!* 
> Together, let’s create a resilient and equitable food system. Find out if 
> you qualify and how to apply on our website 
> <https://extension.illinois.edu/food/local-food-purchasing-assistance>. 
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> Questions? Feel free to reach out at uie-... at illinois.edu or join us in 
> our virtual office hours *Tuesdays from 11 AM -1 PM* from July 25 – 
> October 31. 
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> Click here to join our office hours 
> <https://i-links.illinois.edu/?ref=mrgAADsG58sJsrtWbwIWo5yITlWvdebPAQAAAJp7u28bPGUnlz12dLzXxnz7wlnmC6jdm8c9DENFkP8akd1YP_qOgQkWemohvEEB_cdvUGq60RhVHxytrwPAOHyJ3vUdfFJElvK1qigvzQN2wTMgA_zrZsci8PKo0meiYem0ZzmbKiqsyQsC6w4eJbEZ-cFP_dlymQY34hWH8vpK2JmBvUVU-_itK2I-3YpEn4bydn-fjA8K1tfhz0RcEJpXIsHD1EdjqRnZbsR0oWGPZLkvlr65lAymFIQcExqLv4PVVzix0f7-ficp-5WyqIpMHTqfBYn1D2Y4p-dZEqDK>
> !
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> Makala (she/her)
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> University of Illinois Extension 
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