Charles & Mary Beth McCurdy, Brentwood Farm
Brentwood Farm Store Freezers & Cooler
Grant Award: $8,000
Brentwood Farm, nestled in a rural area 15 miles from the nearest grocery store in Forest City, recognized a growing demand from neighbors and customers eager to access fresh, local food. To meet this need, Mary Beth and her team acquired a used trailer already designed as a farm store, requiring only a few updates—replacing the refrigerator with a freezer and revamping the exterior graphic wrap to showcase their vibrant offerings.
This mobile farm store will feature not only Brentwood Farm’s own products but also an array of locally sourced items, including seasonal produce, baked goods, dairy products, cooking essentials, and handmade skin care products from community artisans.
By embracing this adaptive approach, the McCurdys are expanding their community outreach while maintaining operational flexibility, ensuring that local residents can access fresh, high-quality goods right in their own neighborhoods.
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