Tag: New Growth

Filling rural eco devo gap: $2.15M grant promotes new growth for small food and farm businesses after federal cuts

By Tommy Felts / January 2, 2026

Fresh-cut funding from the rural-focused Patterson Family Foundation is expected to boost food work in Kansas and western Missouri — strengthening businesses rooted in small communities with innovative resources and programs. New Growth, a nonprofit rural community development corporation based in Appleton City, Missouri, announced a $2.15 million Patterson grant backing the organization’s mission to foster…

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