SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Springfield Community Gardens has received a $959,000 federal grant to fund a project that aims to connect food hubs across Missouri and address food insecurity.
The grant will fund Fresh Links, a project linking food hubs in Springfield, Kansas City, and St. Louis. The program will train local farmers to bundle and ship their products to reach larger markets.
Missouri State University will study the program’s impact. A documentary film will also be produced, highlighting how local food can improve health…