DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR VALUE-ADDED PRODUCER GRANTS QUICK APPROACHING

News Date November 24, 2009

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is encouraging farmers and business owners to apply for value-added producer grants before next week’s deadline of November 30. These opportunities, which consist of planning grants of up to $100,000 and working capital grants of up to $300,000, are available for those that seek to increase their market share through value-added processing. Applicants must submit their paperwork at their respective USDA-Rural Development state office or through www.grants.gov. For additional information, please visit the USDA-Rural Development website. (Contact: David Hickey)