NASDA Foundation - National Association of State Departments of Agriculture

*HAPPENING TODAY - Funding Applicant Webinar* Wed., 3/19 from 12 pm -1 pm ET, is the first of two informational sessions for interested applicants of the Northeast USDA Regional Food Business Center Business Builder sub-award program, which will award grants ranging from $15,000 - $100,000. New Jersey is one of 11 states that are the geographic focus of this available funding intended to expand production/processing, create new products, encourage food hub development, and/or increase supply chain coordination and access for producers and food businesses. A second informational session will be held on Thurs., 3/27 from 1 pm - 2 pm ET. Applications are due April 7. Awards will be announced in July. Browse full Details, RSVP links for Applicant Info Sessions, etc: https://lnkd.in/enGPV28B #FundingOpportunity NASDA Foundation - National Association of State Departments of Agriculture

The Northeast Regional Food Business Center?is seeking 40 #food system experts?to?review #grant #applications for?our sub-award programs. ? An honorarium of up to $500 is?available ? Applications are due Friday, March 28 ? Selected individuals will review applications between April 22 - May 28 Fill out the interest form today! https://lnkd.in/evdizAZx

NEWS RELEASE ?? : Maryland Department of Agriculture Partners with Northeast Regional Food Business Center to Launch Business Builder Funding Opportunity For more information please visit https://shorturl.at/RIvY5

Applications are OPEN for the Northeast Regional Food Business Center's Business Builder Sub-Awards! Register for one of the upcoming information sessions to learn more about the funding opportunity: ?? Tuesday, March 11 (10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.) ?? Wednesday, March 19 (12 p.m. – 1 p.m.) ?? Thursday, March 27 (1 p.m. – 2 p.m.) Visit https://lnkd.in/ejvTv2if to apply.

NASDA’s #NextGen cohort has continued productive and engaging conversations with members and industry leaders at NASDA’s Winter Policy Conference. From a site visit to Farm Credit Council offices to workshops with Merck Animal Health, these students have had a whirlwind of programming to better understand the wide range of career and leadership opportunities in #agriculture. #UnitedWeThrive

The Northeastern Association of State Departments of Agriculture officially announced the launch of applications for the Northeast Regional Food Business Center's Business Builder program yesterday at NASDA’s Winter Policy Conference. This initial funding round will allocate $10 million to support small- and mid-sized #farm and #food businesses across 12 states and territories. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/enGPV28B NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets; Anson Tebbetts; New Jersey Department of Agriculture; Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management RIDEM; Ashley E. Randle; Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources; Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry; Bryan Hurlburt; Kevin Atticks; Maryland Department of Agriculture; Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development; Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture; New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food; Delaware Department of Agriculture

APPLICATIONS OPEN! The Northeast USDA Regional Food Business Center is excited to launch its first round of Business Builder sub-award applications, with awards ranging from $15,000 - $100,000. ?? Funding Focus: Equipment: Support purchase of special-purpose equipment for post-harvest activities, from processing to market. Business Development: Support business financial acumen and industry knowledge. Product & Market Expansion: Assist businesses in expansion through new products, broader markets and wider distribution. ?? Key Dates: Application Deadline: April 7 Sub-Awardee Announcement: July ?? How to Apply: https://lnkd.in/eKkXbBGD

The 2025 NASDA's Next Generation program officially kicked off today at NASDA's Winter Policy Conference. These exceptional college students — who are joining us from around the country — will spend the next week exploring #careers in #agriculture and networking with policymakers and industry experts. Tune in as we follow their educational journey!

Coming Soon! The Northeast USDA Regional Food Business Center will open Business Builder applications on February 24 to support farm and food businesses with: ? Production Expansion & New Product Development ? Market Development ? Financial Resource Development ? Business Strategy & Development Learn more about the opportunity and attend one of our upcoming information sessions: https://lnkd.in/eKkXbBGD

The Northeast USDA Regional Food Business Center team tabled and presented earlier this month at the Pasa Sustainable Agriculture Summit. The discussion, which was co-led alongside the Appalachian Center, introduced the Center's Business Builder program that will open its applications later this month. Learn more about the Center: https://lnkd.in/eCTsAgzf