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Van Manen Sweet Corn & Fresh Produce: 2023-2024 Value-Added Grant Recipient
Learn how Van Manen Sweet Corn & Fresh Produce is using their value-added grant to construct a processing facility with customer pick-up location and storage.
Andrew Pesek Farms: 2023-2024 Value-Added Grant Recipient
Learn how Andrew Pesek Farms is using their value-added grant to incorporate tree transplanting equipment to diversify farm operations.
Brewer Family Farms: 2023-2024 Value-Added Grant Recipient
Learn how Brewer Family Farms used their value-added grant to add value-added meats for schools through the Farm to School program.
Brightside Aleworks: 2023-2024 Value-Added Grant Recipient
Learn how Brightside Aleworks is using their value-added grant to add gluten-free brewing capacity utilizing Iowa honey.
Central Iowa Shelter Services: 2023-2024 Value-Added Grant Recipient
Learn how Central Iowa Shelter Services is using their value-added grant to add capabilities for online sales of tilapia and hydroponic lettuce.
Clovergold Flower Farm: 2023-2024 Value-Added Grant
Learn how Clovergold Flower Farm is using their value-added grant to increase floral production and drought mitigation.
Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard: 2023-2024 Value-Added Grant
Learn how Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard is using their value-added grant to purchase production efficiency equipment.
Echollective Farm: 2023-2024 Value-Added Grant Recipient
Learn how Echollective Farm is using their value-added grant to expand cold storage and add fruit and vegetable processing.
Farm Story Meats: 2023-2024 Value-Added Grant Recipient
Learn how Farm Story Meats is using their value-added grant to increase cold storage capacity for direct-to-consumer meat sales.
Feed Iowa First: 2023-2024 Value-Added Grant Recipient
Learn how Feed Iowa First is using their value-added grant to purchase hoop house and small grain mill processing equipment for culturally relevant foods and tender greens.
Field to Family: 2023-2024 Value-Added Grant Recipient
Learn how Field to Family is using their value-added grant to purchase a refrigerated truck to expand food hub operations and local food distribution.