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*WEBINAR WEDNESDAY: USDA value-added agricultural producer grants

Wednesday, February 22, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Price: 
FREE
Two USDA Rural Development representatives will be on hand to discuss the $31 million grant program for agricultural producers known as the Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) on this week’s free webinar presented by the Small Business Development Center at CSU Bakersfield.  
 
“Webinar Wednesday” will be online Wednesday, Feb. 22 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. 
 
Host and SBDC director, Kelly Bearden will be joined by Sandra Pedrotti, statewide VAPG program coordinator for USDA Rural Development. She will discuss the essentials of applying for program funds and opportunities for producers to access grant funding.  
 
Also joining the discussion will be Dan Johnson, Business & Cooperative Programs Director for USDA Rural Development. He will discuss the many ways his organization can assist small businesses and farms. 
 
Kelly Bearden will begin the webinar with a look at the economy, capital resources, and small business recovery opportunities. 
 
Questions from attendees will be taken.
 
This marks the 264th episode of the weekly “Webinar Wednesday” business series that provides news and information helpful to employers and business owners. 
 
The SBDC provides free one-on-one consulting to help small business owners. New and existing businesses can go to www.csubsbdc.com for more information or to sign up for assistance.  
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Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and a Grant with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the California SBDC closest to you.