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Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) Program

Notice on Federal Funding

On March 7, 2025, DATCP received a letter from USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) that the Local Food Purchase Assistance 2025 Program (LFPA25) is canceled.

LFPA and LFPA Plus agreements already in place are continuing for the remainder of their grant periods, however, and according to the AMS letter, expenses for those grants will still be reimbursed.

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The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service to create the Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance (WI LFPA) Program. The program aims to strengthen local food systems, support Wisconsin farmers, and distribute fresh, nutritious foods to underserved communities.

DATCP works collaboratively with producers, distributors, food security organizations, and tribal partners to provide program development, coordinate transportation and logistics, and procure food from local producers.

Notice of Funds was issued by USDA Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program | Agricultural Marketing Service.

For more information on the WI LFPA program impacts and resources, visit wilocalfood.org. To receive information about future program developments, please sign up to join the mailing list.

Meet some of the farms, food pantry staff, and community leaders involved in the first year of the LFPA program in this overview video produced by the Wisconsin Farmers Union and Ivy Media: