Grants available for processors, manufacturers

The Colorado Department of Agriculture received an allocation of $312,000 through the governor’s office to support Colorado agricultural processors and manufacturers. Applicants will be awarded funds through a competitive process administered by CDA’s Markets Division and the Colorado Agricultural Value-Added Development Board.

Weaknesses in the U.S. food production and supply chain systems were revealed during the early days of the current pandemic, and the new “Move the Needle” grant funds will serve to strengthen local food systems, create greater resilience and drive advancement within Colorado’s food and agriculture value chain.

“CDA is excited to help food and ag processors to grow their businesses and create greater resiliency in our local food systems,” said Commissioner of Agriculture Kate Greenberg. “This grant program is a starting place for meaningful investment in one of Colorado’s driving economies: agriculture.”

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