VAPG
Value Added Producer Grant
Learn about the $250K Game Changing
Grant for Farmers
Missy Biagiotti
Owner and Founder
Lavender Fields at Pumpkin Blossom Farm
The $250K Game Changing
Grant for Farmers:
15 Tips I Wish I Knew BEFORE Applying
Electronic Application Deadline: CLOSED
2027 Date TBD
In 2021, I was fortunate to be a recipient of a $250K USDA grant that has skyrocketed my farm's sales and allowed us to grow in ways I never thought possible. What started with an experiment in the field has blossomed into a multi-six-figure farm with over 40 value added products and growing.
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Fast forward to 2025 and we are celebrating our second VAPG award that will take our farm to the next level.
What VAPG Did For Me
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Hired 4 full-time staff members
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Received letters of recommendation from my state's Department of Agriculture and the Governor's office
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Featured in news publications and magazines
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Developed and produced a quality product we can wholesale at a much larger scale than previously possible
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Set me up to apply for future grants with more experience and ease
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Created additional exposure for my existing farm business
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Added thousands to my bottom line
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Diversified my revenue streams to protect my farm business against unpredictable weather events
Grow Your Farm. Fund Your Future
If you're looking to grow and scale your farming business, you won't want to miss this LIVE webinar featuring the TOP 15 tips I wish I knew before writing my grant application.
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I'm Missy Biagiotti, a lavender farmer in New Hampshire. As a first-year farmer, I applied for a 250,000 federal matching grant, and I got it.
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This grant has provided a game-changing investment in my farming business, and I believe farmers across the U.S. regardless of what they grow or how long they've been farming, may have a real opportunity to pursue this funding.
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In just 60 minutes, I'll walk you through the lessons I learned first-hand and share the advice I wish I had before I ever started writing my application.
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This grant is real! This isn't another list of generic grant resources pointing you towards opportunities you may not qualify for. This is the real deal.
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The application will require time, effort, and dedication, but receiving this grant is absolutely possible. If you're a U.S. farmer interested in growing your business, this is an opportunity worth learning about.
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The application deadline is April 2026 (2027 date TBD). Don't wait until the last minute, this opportunity won't come around until this time next year.
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Please Note: The information in this webinar comes directly from my personal experience as a grant recipient and farmer. We are not affiliated with the USDA Rural Development office or the Value-Added Producer Grant program. We are sharing what we learned from completing the application ourselves and successfully receiving the award. We are not receiving compensation from the USDA, the grant program, or any other party to provide this information.
