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In this episode, Katie Olthoff, co-founder of Chop Local and Chop Local University, sits down with Stephen Ussery from Stewart's Unlimited to discuss various grant opportunities for farmers and meat processors. They cover the value of agricultural grants, particularly the Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) and the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion (MPE) grant. Stephen offers insights into the grant application process, the importance of business planning, and how to effectively utilize grant funds for expanding and improving agricultural businesses. They also touch on the role of artificial intelligence in grant writing, illustrating its potential benefits for efficiency and accuracy.

Learn more about Stewards Unlimited here: https://stewardsunlimited.com/about/

• 01:06 Overview of Stewards Unlimited
• 03:51 Grant Opportunities and Challenges
• 05:13 Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPE)
• 17:10 Value Added Producer Grant (VAPG)
• 33:21 Excitement for Paid Ads and VAPG Program
• 35:26 The Importance of Identifying Ideal Customers
• 37:24 Challenges and Strategies in Customer Retention
• 39:41 Exploring Funding Options for Farmers
• 41:30 Effective Use of Grants for Business Expansion
• 47:05 Grant Writing Tips and AI Assistance
• 55:01 Final Thoughts and Resources

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• https://choplocal.com/
• https://www.choplocaluniversity.com/