Value- added agricultural product market development grants

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $246,447.00 Project Grant under the Value-Added Producer Grants program (CFDA 10.352) to the Western Montana Growers Cooperative on September 7, 2023. This grant funding aims to assist the agricultural cooperative in entering value-added activities related to the processing and marketing of bio-based, value-added agricultural products. The goal is to generate new products, create and expand marketing opportunities, and increase producer income for the cooperative's members. The cooperative is a small agricultural business focused on promoting locally grown organic produce and other agricultural goods, emphasizing sustainability and community support. This federal grant aligns with the program's objectives of supporting agricultural producers in developing and expanding value-added processing and marketing activities.