Federal and State Grant Programs for Farmers

Are you looking for ways to develop your innovative agricultural business?

Join us for a workshop designed to help you identify which grants might be right for you.  This workshop will also discuss ways to plan your project and strengthen your application.  Specific grant programs to be covered include:

• USDA’s Value Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program provides planning and working capital funds to farmers and farmer-based enterprises to develop and implement value-added ventures.

• DATCP’s Agricultural Development and Diversification (ADD) grant program funds initiatives that develop new value-added products, new markets, or new technologies in agriculture.

• USDA’s Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) grant program funds research, marketing and demonstration projects.

• USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant program funds endeavors that enhance the competitiveness of Wisconsin Specialty Crops

• DATCP’s Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin grant program, which funds projects that will increase the demand for and supply of locally produced foods in Wisconsin.

Monday, November 1^st - 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Northeast Technical College, 2740 West Mason St, Rm SC128, Green Bay, WI

To register: Valerie Dantoin at (920) 498-5568 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Thursday, November 4^th - 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Village of Lake Hallie Hall, 13033 30th Ave, Chippewa Falls, WI

To register: Diane Tiry at (715) 723-5561 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Wednesday, December 1^st - 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Dodger Bowl, 318 King St, Dodgeville, WI

to register: Karri McCarthy at (608)935-0391 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Thursday, December 9^th - 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Oconomowoc Lake Club, 4668 Lake Club Circle, Oconomowoc, WI

To register: Donna Zarovy or Rose Skora at 262-857-1945 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

A registration fee of $15 will cover the cost of lunch and materials

Sponsored by

Michael Fields Agricultural Institute * Northeast Wisconsin Technical College * USDA, Rural Development * USDA, SARE * UW-Extension: Agricultural Innovation Center, Iowa, Kenosha, and Racine Counties * WI Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection * Wisconsin Farmers Union