USDA Rural Development is still accepting applications for the Value Added Producer Grant Program. According to the USDA website Grants may be used for planning activities and for working capital for marketing value-added agricultural products and for farm-based renewable energy. Eligible applicants are independent producers, farmer and rancher cooperatives, agricultural producer groups, and majority-controlled producer-based business ventures.

For Value-Added Producer Grant Application Requirements click here. For more information about the program, contact your State Rural Development Office to obtain additional information and assistance.

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