RESOURCES

VALUE ADDED PRODUCER GRANT

The Complete VAPG Guide For Farmers

This 57-page guide walks you through designing a project that aligns with VAPG requirements, gathering the right documentation without the overwhelm, and crafting a narrative that tells a compelling, competitive story.

VALUE ADDED PRODUCT WEBINAR SERIES

A three course series exploring the ins and outs of the Value Added Producer Grant co-developed with the Community Alliance with Family Farmers.

#1: Is My Value Added Product Viable?

#2: Is My Farm and Product Eligible for the VAPG?

#3: Getting ready for the VAPG

VAPG WORKING CAPITAL FLOWCHART

A visual flowchart .pdf to help you determine whether you’ll need to attach a business plan, marketing plan, or third-party feasibility study to your Value Added Producer Grant application.

Other

ORGANIC COMPLIANCE PRIMER

The 3 biggest mistakes I see on a label and how to fix them. Plus links to my favorite resources to learn more. Let’s try to get it right the first time.

I hope this info sheet demystifies the basics of label compliance.

LABEL COMPLIANCE GUIDE

This info sheet is an exhaustive list of WHAT you’ll need to be able to show to your inspector if you choose to get certified organic and the record-keeping that will get you there. Take a look and make an informed decision on whether organic is right for you.