USDA Webinar 11/08/23 

Join subject matter experts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development agency as we provide information on how stakeholders may apply for various types of assistance through the Rural Business-Cooperative Service. Types of assistance include:  Loan Guarantees, Grants, and Technical Assistance.

USDA’s programs help provide the capital, training, education and entrepreneurial skills that can help those living in rural areas start and grow businesses or find jobs in agricultural markets as well as in the bio-based economy. USDA and our public and private partners are connecting rural residents to the global economy.

Subject matter experts will cover program basics, available resources, application details and deadlines. Topics will include: The Value Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program, the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), the Business & Industry (B&I) Loan Guarantee program, the Rural Business Development Grant program (RBDG) as well as answer your questions!