🎉 Exciting Announcement from ZEGO! 🎉
After an incredible journey filled with anticipation, we are thrilled to share some amazing news with all of you! 🌟 ZEGO has been awarded a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture as part of the USDA Organic Market Development Grant initiative!!
We couldn’t be more grateful for this incredible opportunity to make a positive impact in our community and beyond.
So, what does this mean for ZEGO and our community? This grant will allow us to:
🌾 Increase the processing and consumption of organic, gluten-free, high-protein oats and rotational crop millet in Montana and the surrounding region by establishing a Collaborative Integrated Value Chain (CVIC).
🌱 Expand the organic processing capacity at Montana Gluten Free (MGF), developmore products from organic specialty grains for individuals with medically restricted diets or dietary preferences, increase consumer demand for organic grains, and benefit the environment by reducing transportation miles and promoting sustainable farming practices.
🛠️ Upgrade equipment, upgrade our food safety level certification, establish procurement contracts with regional farmers, and lower costs for consumers.
💡Develop 3-5 new organic specialty grain products in collaboration with @snacktivistfoods . These products will target markets such as food service accounts and big box stores, expanding our reach and accessibility.
🔍 Additionally, we’re thrilled to announce our collaboration with Food Viiision to enhance ZEGO’s purity transparency system. This partnership will make product information more accessible to consumers, ensuring greater transparency and trust.
🔗 To learn more about our project and stay updated on our progress, visit civc.us and subscribe to our email list!
We are incredibly grateful for this opportunity and excited to embark on this journey toward a more sustainable future. Thank you to everyone who has supported us along the way! Together, we can make a difference. 💚 #ZEGO #OrganicGrains #SustainableFuture