USDA's Value-Added Producer Grant Training

Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Instructor/Presenter: Sam Blomquist

Event Description:

The Food and Ag Development Center network is partnering with MT USDA Rural Development Specialists to host two free virtual information session to help businesses navigate the application process for the USDA's Value-Added Producer Grant. The webinar will discuss the program, the application process, and help you determine if your business is the right fit for this grant.

The goal of the VAPG grant program is to help agricultural producers enter into value-added activities related to the processing and marketing of new products. The goals of this program are to generate new products, create and expand marketing opportunities and increase producer income.