Apply for a Meat and Produce Agriculture Development Grant

Submitted by tim on Mon, 01/08/2024 - 04:19

Requesting Applications for the Meat and Produce Agriculture Development Grant

Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food & Markets Calling all Vermont produce and livestock operations and processors!

The Request for Applications (RFA) is now available for the Meat and Produce Agriculture Development Grant.

Eligible projects include infrastructure improvements, equipment and material upgrades, safety and quality improvements, staff and management training, and implementing improved operations management.

Approximately $1,600,000 is available to be awarded through a single competitive application, with awards ranging from $35,000 - $300,000. There is no match requirement.

Applications open on January 19th and close on February 26th. Read the full RFA or sign up for the informational webinar on January 16th at 2pm to learn more.

Questions? Please reach out to Sarah McIlvennie at [email protected] or 802-261-5866.

Learn More About Meat & Produce Agriculture Development Grants

On-Farm Milk Storage
& Handling Grant
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If so, apply to the On-Farm Milk Storage & Handling Grant!

Applications close on January 18th at 2pm. Awards will range from $15,000-$50,000 with a 25% cash or in-kind match requirement. Review the Request for Applications for the full program details.

Application deadline: January 18th

Federal Labor Laws in
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Join the US Department of Labor on January 29th for a free online seminar on federal labor law compliance in agricultural employment.

The seminar will cover the Fair Labor Standards Act, migrant and seasonal workers, the H-2A Agricultural Program, and more.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your journey in agriculture, the seminar will offer valuable insights to everyone.

Registration is required for this free seminar.

Seminar: January 29th, 9am-4:30pm

Final Reminder: Building Executive Business Skills Program

A final reminder to apply for the Building Executive Business Skills Program from the Working Lands Enterprise Initiative.

This free program is a training and compliance series focused on enhancing human resources skills and compliance through online and in-person trainings as well as individual site visits.

Enrollment deadline: January 22nd

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Upcoming Dates and Deadlines

1/12 - WLEI Small Farm Diversification and Transition Grant opens
1/14 - Specialty Crop Block Grant Program deadline
1/15 - Trade Show Assistance Grants deadline
1/18 - On-Farm Milk Storage & Handling Grant deadline
1/19 - Meat and Produce Agriculture Development Grants open
1/19 - WLEI Supply Chain Impact Grants deadline
1/19 - VHCB Water Quality Grants deadline
1/22 - WLEI Building Executive Business Skills Program deadline
2/17 and 2/18 - 2024 NOFA-VT Winter Conference

View the VAAFM Grants Calendar