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Value-added Producer Grant Program Info
January 15, 2015 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
freeJoin representatives from the USDA to learn about applying to the Value-Added Producer Program, which supports agricultural producers enter into or expand value-added activities related to the processing and/or marketing of value-added products. Generating new products, creating and expanding marketing opportunities, and increasing producer income are the end goals of this program. The VAPGs may be used for feasibility studies or business plans, working capital or marketing value added agricultural products and for farm-based renewable energy projects. Eligible applicants include independent producers, farmer and rancher cooperatives, and agricultural producer groups.
Come learn about the application process, how funding can be spent, and how to increase your chance of getting funded.
For more info: USDA VAPG website or Kate Dean, NOP RC&D, info@noprcd.org 360-301-1750