Minnesota LFPA Plus Executive Summary
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) plans to use Local Food Purchase Agreement (LFPA) and LFPA Plus funds to support a program that allows communities to determine for themselves how local food can be procured and distributed to underserved individuals. The addition of LFPA Plus funding extends the initial proposed reach and timeline for the program, significantly increasing the economic investment for the state and bolstering the ability to build relationships and capacity among community members and the agency.