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USDA Celebrates National Small Business Week
Nebraska Ag Connection - 05/04/2016

National Small Business Week 2016 marks the 53rd annual Presidential proclamation to honor small business entrepreneurs. USDA Rural Development considers it a privilege to provide programs that assist small businesses in rural areas.

Rural Development's Value Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program facilitates the creation and development of value-added farmer-owned businesses. The VAPG program helps agricultural producers across the state, enabling farmers, ranchers, and cooperatives grow their business through the development and marketing of new and existing products. Independent agricultural producers, farmer or rancher cooperatives, and producer controlled entities are eligible. VAPG funds may be used for planning activities or working capital expenses related to producing or marketing a value-added product. VAPG Applications are due July 1, 2016.

To discuss applicant and project eligibility or for more information on the VAPG program contact Brant Richardson, brant.richardson@ne.usda.gov or 402-437-5568, Daniel Janke, daniel.janke@ne.usda.gov or 402-371-5350 extension 115.

VAPG training is planned for May 9 from 2 to 3 p.m. Central in an Adobe Connect Meeting. If interested, contact Richardson or Janke for details.


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