The Local and Regional Foods Division conducts research across a variety of agricultural market channels which aids in the viability, profitability, and future market opportunities for American farmers and food producers.
AMS researches a variety of issues and market channels relevant to local and regional food systems, such as farmers markets, food value chains, food hubs, farm to institution, urban agriculture, and local meat production.
Local and Regional Foods Division cooperative agreements must follow the requirements provided in the cooperative agreement, in the AMS General Terms and Conditions 2025 (pdf), and in the Local and Regional Foods Division Cooperative Agreement Specific Terms and Conditions (pdf).