NABC’s USDA Value Added Producer Grant Workshop

Come learn about the USDA Value Added Producer Grant program this important USDA program has benefited many producers throughout the Puget Sound region with grant amounts ranging from less than $50,000 up to $250,000.

Brandon Hoffman, Business and Loan Specialist for the USDA will make an in-depth presentation of the entire program, how it works, and how to prepare an application.

Jeff Voltz, Project Manager for NABC will present how to prepare a feasibility study based on USDA guidelines, and a business plan model that will support your preparation of a grant application.

This workshop will also provide a panel discussion with local producers who have prepared and won grant awards, and implemented a USDA VAPG project.  Producers include Melissa Moeller, Owner, Misty Meadows Farm, Asche Rider, General Manager, North Cascades Meat Producers Cooperative, and Dorcas Young, Owner, Lesedi Farm.

TVA 2017-2018 E-Brochure

VAPG Boot Camp, Oct. 31, 2017