Value- added agricultural product market development grants

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services has awarded a $247,239 Value-Added Producer Grant (CFDA 10.352) to Lowland Farms, LLC, a for-profit limited liability company located in South Carolina. The grant will support Lowland Farms' development and expansion of value-added activities related to the processing and marketing of bio-based, value-added agricultural products. The grant funding will be used for planning activities such as feasibility studies, business plans, and marketing plans, as well as working capital for operational costs of processing and marketing value-added products. The grant aims to help Lowland Farms generate new products, create and expand marketing opportunities, and increase producer income through its value-added agricultural processing and marketing initiatives. The award was made on September 18, 2023, and the project is expected to be completed by that same date.