Great things start small.
Origin Farms is a consulting company that connects farmer-owned companies with the food industry. We have a diverse client base, including individual producers, producer-owned companies, and agricultural cooperatives. We provide a wide range of services, including grant writing, business plan development, and feasibility assessment. Since our inception in 1999, we have worked with producers in 39 different States.
featured: VAlue-added producer grants
Agricultural producers (includes harvesters and steering committees), agricultural producer groups, farmer- or rancher-cooperatives, and majority-controlled producer-based business ventures, as defined in the program regulation, are eligible to apply for this program.
VAPG funds will open in Spring 2025. Contact us now to start working on your application.
The Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program assists agricultural producers with value-added activities to generate new products, create and expand marketing opportunities, and increase producer income. Grant and matching funds can be used for planning activities or for working capital expenses related to producing and marketing a value-added agricultural product.
Examples of planning activities include conducting feasibility studies and developing business plans for processing and marketing the proposed value-added product.
Examples of of working capital expenses include: Processing costs; Marketing and advertising expenses; Some inventory and salary expenses.
featured: business builder grants
Business Builder awards provide direct financial assistance of up to $100,000 to eligible small and mid-sized farms and food businesses. Awards are aimed at increasing business viability, developing regional market opportunities, and expanding value chain capacity. The awards may support staff time; business planning activities; software implementation; the purchase of specialized equipment for food safety, processing and/or packaging.
Wondering if you would qualify for a VAPG or Dairy Business Innovator grant? Looking to expand your family farm?
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