Farmers and ranchers, are you interested in taking your operation to the next level with value-added product? If so, the Value Added Producer Grant Program (VAPG) may be right for you! The VAPG is an excellent financing resource as it provides grant funds for economic planning activities or eligible working capital expenses. Funding enables viable

The eyes of the IT world are once again focused on breaking news of a new zero-day exploit. This time it is a Russian actor trying to retrieve defense data. What will it be next? Security leaders and corporate executives should take note. Understanding what assets you have and their status is the first step

Learn about two important Census Bureau surveys covering housing data, the American Community Survey (ACS) and the American Housing Survey (AHS). During this webinar, experts from the ACS and AHS will cover the background of both surveys, the data products released by each program, where to find data for each program, and when it is

Crowdfunding is an exciting way to engage your audience and fund a particular project, venture, or opportunity. Join us to learn the basics of crowdfunding campaigns. This session will provide you a high level overview of what they are, how they operate, and the diversity of options that are out there for you and your

This free presentation will help entrepreneurs start a business plan and provide structure to starting and managing their venture. Topics will include: Introduction and need for planning Basic business plan format Choosing your legal form of organization Marketing, market planning and research Cash flow projections Financial statements Financing There will also be an overview of

The Council works to increase farming and sales of Massachusetts grown foods. It also works to develop and support programs to bring healthy foods to everyone in the state. Protecting land and water is important. Training for farmers and workers in the food system is also important. Meetings are open to the public.

The HOW TO for established small businesses to start doing business with the Federal Government! And at no cost! All the information and resources are through federal government agencies and programs. GET THE ANSWERS TO: How does the government buy from small businesses? Where do I go to get started? Do I have to start with

Any projects that require funding, licenses, or permits from federal agencies must be reviewed in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. Section 106 requires federal agencies to take into account the effects of their actions on historic properties. “Section 106 review,” follows a specific process, which is guided by

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources will be hosting a free one-hour webinar on available funding opportunities for farmers for Fiscal Year 2024 (July 1, 2023 – June 30th, 2024). Staff will cover the Ag Food Safety Improvement Program (AFSIP), the Climate Smart for Agriculture Program (CSAP), and the Viability Programs including the Farm Viability

Are you working on or interested in values-based institutional food procurement? The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is, too! Join Jessika Brenin and Mark Fine from MAPC, Simca Horwiz from Massachusetts Farm to School, and Betsy Skoda from Healthcare Without Harm to reflect on values-based food procurement in municipal, school, and healthcare settings, to find