USDA Announces $10.5 Million in Grants to Producers

About $10.5 million in grants is available to producers through the Value-Added Producer Grant program. The program strengthens ties between agricultural producers and their local communities by creating and expanding marketing opportunities, developing specialty or niche products and creating new income opportunities. The grants can be used for planning or working capital. The maximum working capital grant is $200,000; the maximum planning grant is $75,000. Applications are due by Feb. 24, 2014. Learn more.