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USDA Value-Added Producer Grant: Overview and Program Changes

USDA Value-Added Producer Grant: Overview and Program Changes

The USDA’s Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program is a cornerstone for farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers who wish to diversify their operations and expand their value-added products. For the current 2025 cycle and future cycles, there are some significant changes that you need to know if you’re interested in applying.  

Register for Our Growing Your Farm and Food Business Workshops

Register for Our Growing Your Farm and Food Business Workshops

This fall, KCARD is hosting another round of our funding focused Growing Your Farm and Food Business workshop series. We kicked off this series with the first workshop in Grand Rivers on October 23rd. You can still join us in Springfield on November 13th or in Jackson on November 19th!