Virginia Farms Get Grants to Boost Local Food Chains | Charlottesville News

Virginia’s food future just got a major boost as Governor Spanberger unveils $507K in grants to 14 local farms and businesses, including Bellair Farms and Furniture By Design. Bellair Farms is getting $11K toward a refrigerated truck — matched by Albemarle County — to slash delivery costs and keep pork fresher for partners like Stock Provisions and Honest Meats. Meanwhile, Furniture By Design receives $25K to build lumber drying facilities, empowering local makers. These “cold link” and infrastructure grants are designed to connect farmers directly with consumers, strengthen rural economies, and ensure Virginia’s food system runs smoother — one truck, one kiln, one community at a time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5212e2f6d64b32a3