Paulson Family Farm, LLC

Paulson Family Farm, LLC is a woman-owned small business and limited liability company located in Port Republic, Virginia, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) through December 18, 2025. The farm operates as a dairy operation that has actively pursued federal grant opportunities to enhance its agricultural infrastructure and operational efficiency. Registered as an economically disadvantaged women-owned business, Paulson Family Farm demonstrates a commitment to sustainable agricultural practices and technological innovation in dairy farming.

The farm has been a recipient of multiple Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services, focusing on renewable energy systems and agricultural efficiency improvements. In December 2024, the farm was awarded a $384,662 REAP Project Grant to implement renewable energy systems and efficiency upgrades, with a project completion date of December 23, 2026. As a sub-grantee of the University of Tennessee, Paulson Family Farm has also received funding for strategic cow cooling upgrades, including installing fans and sprinklers in various barn areas to improve animal welfare and reduce heat stress. Additionally, the farm acquired two Lely robotic feed pushers through a grant, aimed at increasing feed intake, reducing labor costs, and enhancing herd management. These grants demonstrate the farm's focus on technological innovation, animal welfare, and operational efficiency in dairy farming, leveraging federal funding to modernize and improve agricultural practices.