Value-added Producer Grant and Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program Workshops

 

 

USDA Rural Development in cooperation with Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Farm Bureau Federation, and Virginia Foundation for Agriculture, Innovation and Rural Sustainability will be conducting workshops focused on assisting agriculture producers and small businesses apply for the Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) and the Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program (REEP).

 

The Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program can be accessed by eligible agriculture producers or producer groups for either planning or working capital in a value-added agriculture endeavor.  The grant will pay for up to 50% of eligible project costs.

 

The Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program (REEP) can pay up to 25% of the costs for an agriculture producer or small business to implement a renewable energy project or make energy efficiency improvements to their building or processes

 

An overview of each program as well as tips for applying for grant funds will be presented.  Meetings will be held on the following dates in 2008 at the below-listed locations.  All meetings will begin at 11:00 A.M. and end at 2:30 P.M.  Lunch is included.

 

December 8 - The Riverstone Technology Building, 1100 Confroy Drive, South Boston, VA  24592

 

December 9 - The Heritage Preservation Center (Upper Floor), 115 W. Spiller Street, Wytheville, VA  24382

   

December 10 - Virginia Cooperative Extension District Office, 2322 Blue Stone Hills Drive, Suite 140, Harrisonburg, VA  22801

 

December 11 – Hampton Inn and Suites, 117 Fort Evans Road NE, Leesburg, VA  20176

 

December 12 - Virginia Farm Bureau, 12580 West Creek Parkway, Richmond, VA  23238

 

For further information about the meetings, please contact Laurette Tucker of USDA Rural Development at 804.287.1594 or Chris Cook of the Virginia Farm Bureau at 804.290.1111 or visit www.vafairs.com.  The meetings are free. However, registration is required to attend. To register, please call 804.290.1155, or email bflem@vafb.com stating your name and which meeting you would like to attend.

Date Published: 2008-12-03 04:35:57

Section: Farming,