| Business Name | Regions Servicing | Areas of Expertise | Meat Industry Experience? | Poultry Industry Experience? | USDA Grant Experience? | Qualifications/Credentials | Experience with the following applicants? | Website | First Name | Last Name | Street Address | City | State | ZIP Code | Phone Number | Email Address | Created | ||||
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| 1 | Agriculture Grant Solutions LLC | Midwest Northeast Northwest Southeast Southwest West | Grant Writing, Feasibility Studies, and Business Plan Consultants | Yes | Yes | Yes | Agriculture Grant Solutions is a food and agriculture grant writing firm with clients in 35 states nationwide. Our team of experts has submitted hundreds of grant applications and secured millions of dollars in grant assistance for clients to assist with expansion, innovation, food safety, and more. Our philosophy is to offer comprehensive support throughout the entire grant lifecycle, from application through the entire award administration period. We are proud members of several state associations, AAMP, and NMPAN. Our team members have years of experience working in state and Federal government and will be a valuable resource to you no matter where you are in the grant or financial aid process. Categories: Grants, tax credits, financial assistance, state and local, federal, consulting, grant administration, county economic development support, industry networking, supplier and distributor relationships, management solutions, meat processor software products. | Beginning Farmer or Rancher Federally recognized tribes/ tribal entities Socially Disadvantaged Farmer or Rancher Veteran Farmer or Rancher | Www.AgricultureGrantSolutions.com |
| Miller | 666 Grand Ave. #2000 | Des Moines | IA | 50309 | 515-650-2191 | Info@agriculturegrantsolutions.com | 05/06/24 1:35 PM | |||
| 2 | Alternatives TLC, LLC | Midwest Northeast Northwest Southeast Southwest West | Grant Writing, Feasibility Studies, and Business Plan Consultants | No | Yes | Yes | Consultant to small businesses since 2005. Most recent 7+ years experience as fractional Head of Operations, HR and Compliance for a family-owned USDA slaughter/ processing operation. Wrote a grant, including feasibility study and business plan for MPPEP Phase I expansion for client and was awarded $4.2 million. Got client organic certification. My “Small Business Roadmap” helps clients prepare for timely and accurate grant application filing and operational excellence. | Beginning Farmer or Rancher Veteran Farmer or Rancher | https://www.alternativestlc.com |
| Kaufman | 15 Nelke Ct. | Hawthorne | New Jersey | 7506 | +1 (201) 562-3500 | ckaufman@alternativestlc.com | 05/06/24 1:35 PM | |||
| 3 | American Protein Specialists, LLC | Midwest Southeast Southwest West | Financing and Investors Grant Writing, Feasibility Studies, and Business Plan Consultants HACCP Plans and Regulatory Consulting (Including Third-Party Certification) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Managing member has 45 years of meat and poultry processing in financing, production, sales, product flow, product development, mergers and acquisitions. Seasoned support staff include government document acumen and research expertise. | Not applicable | www.americanproteinspecialists.com |
| McClure | PO Box 61215 | Corpus Christi | TX | 78466 | +1 (361) 537-8132 | steven@americanproteinspec.com | 05/06/24 1:35 PM | |||
| 4 | Birdsign Consulting | Northwest West | Grant Writing, Feasibility Studies, and Business Plan Consultants | No | No | Yes | Beginning Farmer or Rancher Federally recognized tribes/ tribal entities Socially Disadvantaged Farmer or Rancher | https://www.birdsignconsulting.com/ |
| Ordóñez | 123 South 9th St | Mount Vernon | Washington | 98274 | +1 (360) 336-6401 | rita@birdsignconsulting.com | 08/14/24 3:20 PM | ||||
| 5 | Center for Agricultural Development and Entrepreneurship | Northeast | Grant Writing, Feasibility Studies, and Business Plan Consultants | Yes | Yes | Yes | Beginning Farmer or Rancher Federally recognized tribes/ tribal entities Socially Disadvantaged Farmer or Rancher Veteran Farmer or Rancher | cadefarms.org |
| Cagle | 189 Main Street 5 Fl Mezz. | Oneonta | New York | 13820 | +1 (607) 433-2545 | james@cadefarms.org | 05/06/24 1:35 PM | ||||
| 6 | ChopLocal | Midwest Northeast Northwest Southeast Southwest West | Grant Writing, Feasibility Studies, and Business Plan Consultants | Yes | Yes | No | ChopLocal provides training and technical assistance (one-on-one help) for niche meat producers selling direct-to-consumer online. We offer a collection of webinars covering topics like meat pricing, Value Added Producer Grants, marketing and more. We also provide one-on-one help setting up online stores for niche meat producers, including farmers, ranchers and fishermen. | Not applicable | https://sell.choplocal.com |
| Olthoff | 1469 130th St. | Wayland | Iowa | 52654 | +1 (515) 230-4470 | katie.olthoff@choplocal.com | 05/06/24 1:35 PM | |||
| 7 | Cleaner Greener Future L.L.C. | Midwest Northeast Northwest Southeast Southwest West | Financing and Investors Grant Writing, Feasibility Studies, and Business Plan Consultants | Yes | No | Yes | Awarded Local MCAP grants (2 out of 2) and dozens of REAP grants. Team has consulting, management, and environmental studies experience. | Beginning Farmer or Rancher Socially Disadvantaged Farmer or Rancher Veteran Farmer or Rancher |
| Morris | 1800 Main St | Parsons | Kansas | 67357 | +1 (620) 778-1436 | clint@cgf.solutions | 05/06/24 1:35 PM | ||||
| 8 | Community Development Services | West | Grant Writing, Feasibility Studies, and Business Plan Consultants | No | No | Yes | Our Statement of Qualifications is available upon request. | Beginning Farmer or Rancher | communitydevelopmentservices.info |
| Lucas | 3895 Main Street | Kelseyville | California | 95451 | +1 (707) 279-1540 | andy@cds.consulting | 05/06/24 1:35 PM | |||
| 9 | Cushman & Wakefield | Midwest Northeast Northwest Southeast Southwest West | Equipment and Software Suppliers Facility Design Financing and Investors Grant Writing, Feasibility Studies, and Business Plan Consultants | Yes | Yes | Yes | We are commercial real estate broker team with nearly 25 years combined experience, who are crafting solutions, via real estate, that support food production and the supply chain industry. Our focus is on bringing cold storage and food production facilities to market. We have the ability to offer a complete real estate team capable of a vast array of business services for your business decisions. Services include logistics studies, portfolio analysis, occupier services, property development services, site selection, warehousing leasing, 3rd party logistics provider selection and more. | Not applicable | https://atlas.cushwake.com/map_4.html?fname=ColdandFoodFacilities/Cold_and_Food_Availabilities |
| Fife | 2555 East Camelback Road, Suite 400 | Phoenix | Arizona | 85016 | +1 (414) 429-4488 | Chris.Fife@Cushwake.com | 09/18/24 3:12 PM | |||
| 10 | dba Camphouse Hemp | Midwest Northwest Southwest West | Grant Writing, Feasibility Studies, and Business Plan Consultants | Yes | No | Yes | Federal Grant Specialist AI - Artificial Intelligence application utilized for improved grant writing output Licensed Texas Realtor | Beginning Farmer or Rancher Veteran Farmer or Rancher |
| Smith | 1183 COUNTY ROAD 212 | WEIMAR | Tx | 78962 | +1 (512) 417-8898 | lmike@lmike.com | 05/06/24 1:35 PM | ||||
| 11 | Dr Fast Pet Food Consulting LLC | Midwest Northeast Northwest Southeast Southwest West | Byproduct Handling Grant Writing, Feasibility Studies, and Business Plan Consultants HACCP Plans and Regulatory Consulting (Including Third-Party Certification) | Yes | Yes | No | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-nathan-fastinger/ | Not applicable | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-nathan-fastinger/ |
| Fastinger | 12059 Deep Creek Dr | Spring Hill | Florida | 34609 | +1 (513) 773-5026 | drfastpet@gmail.com | 05/29/24 2:08 PM | |||
| 12 | Food & Livestock Planning, Inc. | Midwest Northeast Northwest Southeast Southwest West | Facility Design Grant Writing, Feasibility Studies, and Business Plan Consultants | Yes | Yes | Yes | Food and Livestock Planning Inc has been helping new and existing meat processors and livestock producers for over 30 years. We have over 75 years of experience in processing, food safety, business planning, and grant writing. | Not applicable | foodandlivestock.biz |
| Gibson | 9534 N Myrtle Court | Kansas City | Missouri | 64117 | (605) 254-3453 | Matthew.L.Gibson.PhD@gmail.com | 05/06/24 1:35 PM | |||
| 13 | Good Company | Midwest Northeast Northwest Southeast Southwest West | Byproduct Handling Grant Writing, Feasibility Studies, and Business Plan Consultants | Yes | No | Yes | Caitlyn Dudas, the Founder of Good Company, is an industry leader in sustainable business practices with over a decade of experience in guiding companies toward environmentally responsible solutions. Caitlyn co-founded and led the Pet Sustainability Coalition, a nonprofit dedicated to sustainability in the pet industry and has worked extensively with brands and manufacturers on advancing regenerative agriculture, ethical sourcing, and sustainable production. Her expertise spans supply chain development, business strategy, and building strong, values-driven partnerships. Caitlyn's visionary leadership continues to inspire companies to embrace sustainability while scaling their business successfully. Primary Services include: 1. Supply Chain development for producers, manufacturers, and brands 2. Collaborative stakeholder facilitation 3. Product Development and Innovation 4. Nonprofit Management | Not applicable | goodcompanysolutions.com |
| Dudas | 104 Bohn Court | Lyons | Colorado | 80540 | +1 (617) 785-4550 | caitlyn@goodcompanysolutions.com | 10/01/24 12:33 PM | |||
| 14 | Good Roots Inc. | Midwest Northeast Northwest Southeast Southwest West | Grant Writing, Feasibility Studies, and Business Plan Consultants | Yes | Yes | Yes | A growing team of food industry consultants across the country. Two distinct businesses that have merged and offer complementary solutions for our clients. https://www.kitchentableconsultants.com/ https://tasteprofit.com/ | Beginning Farmer or Rancher Socially Disadvantaged Farmer or Rancher Veteran Farmer or Rancher | www.kitchentableconsultants.com |
| Michaels | 112 Righters Ferry Road | Bala Cynwyd | Pennsylvania | 19004 | +1 (267) 606-0391 | sales@kitchentableconsultants.com | 08/14/24 3:13 PM | |||
| 15 | Green Mountain Professional Services | Northeast | Grant Writing, Feasibility Studies, and Business Plan Consultants | Yes | No | Yes | Beginning Farmer or Rancher Socially Disadvantaged Farmer or Rancher Veteran Farmer or Rancher |
| Lee | PO Box 266 | Troy | Vermont | 05868 | +1 (781) 367-6123 | gmprovt@gmail.com | 09/30/24 3:52 PM | |||||
| 16 | Gwendolyn Vernon | Northwest | Grant Writing, Feasibility Studies, and Business Plan Consultants | Yes | No | No | Proposal and grant writer since 1999. Experience writing USDA grant proposals and managing federal grants since 2019 (BFRDP and FMPP). Have worked with farmers and in sustainable agriculture since 2012. In 2022 worked with WA Dept of Ag's Small Meat Producer representative to identify alternative waste management options for custom meat processors (composting, rendering, etc.) | Beginning Farmer or Rancher |
| Vernon | PO Box 1297 | Winthrop | Washington | 98862 | +1 (206) 229-3479 | gvernon26@gmail.com | 08/14/24 3:20 PM | ||||
| 17 | Imperium Solutions | Midwest Northeast Northwest Southeast Southwest West | Grant Writing, Feasibility Studies, and Business Plan Consultants | Yes | Yes | Yes | Imperium Solutions has a staff who has the experience and capability for research, professional outreach, grant writing, and necessary communication with USDA, NRCS, and EPA. Imperium Solutions have staff who have successfully written meat processing grants and have a background in the poultry industry. | Beginning Farmer or Rancher Federally recognized tribes/ tribal entities Socially Disadvantaged Farmer or Rancher Veteran Farmer or Rancher |
| Lukefahr, M-EDL | 20 N Main ST 201 | Cape Girardeau | Missouri | 53701 | +1 (479) 216-6387 | elukefahr@imperiumsolutions.org | 08/14/24 3:16 PM | ||||
| 18 | Independent Consultant | Northeast Southeast | Grant Writing, Feasibility Studies, and Business Plan Consultants | Yes | Yes | Yes | University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, Master of Science in Family & Consumer Sciences Keystone Development Center (KDC), Ephrata, PA *Executive Director, 2014 –2021 *Assistant Director, 2012–2013 *Board of Directors, 2009-2011 *Cooperative Developer, 2005-2007 Penn State Extension, State College/Lancaster, PA, 2008-2013 *Farm Food Safety Educator-State College, 2011-2013 *Agricultural Economic Development-Lancaster, 2008-2011 | Beginning Farmer or Rancher Socially Disadvantaged Farmer or Rancher | www.linkedin.com/in/peggy-fogarty |
| Fogarty | 614 Glenwood Drive | Ephrata | Pennsylvania | 17522 | +1 (717) 799-5989 | peggyfog@outlook.com | 08/14/24 3:16 PM | |||
| 19 | Iowa State University Extension & Outreach | Midwest | Grant Writing, Feasibility Studies, and Business Plan Consultants | Yes | No | Yes | Team of four has been completing feasibility studies for several years. Team members also have a great deal of experience owning and operating small businesses. Have written or assisted with numerous business plans. | Beginning Farmer or Rancher Veteran Farmer or Rancher | https://www.extension.iastate.edu/ffed/ |
| Johnson | 2625 N Loop Dr, Ste. 2430 | Ames | Iowa | 50047 | +1 (515) 296-3473 | duanej@iastate.edu | 08/14/24 3:20 PM | |||
| 20 | Kansas Farmers Union | Midwest | Grant Writing, Feasibility Studies, and Business Plan Consultants | Yes | No | Yes | Beginning Farmer or Rancher Federally recognized tribes/ tribal entities Socially Disadvantaged Farmer or Rancher Veteran Farmer or Rancher | https://www.kansasfarmersunion.com/ |
| Levendofsky | 115 E. Marlin, Suite #108, PO Box 1064 | McPherson | Kansas | 67460 | +1 (785) 527-0941 | kfu.nick@gmail.com | 08/14/24 3:16 PM | ||||
| 21 | Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development | Southeast | Grant Writing, Feasibility Studies, and Business Plan Consultants | Yes | Yes | Yes | KCARD has worked with most small and medium-sized USDA inspected meat processing facilities in Kentucky, providing business planning, assisting with developing financial projections, and helping navigate funding resources. | Beginning Farmer or Rancher Socially Disadvantaged Farmer or Rancher Veteran Farmer or Rancher | www.kcard.info |
| Lackey | 411 Ring Rd. | Elizabethtown | Kentucky | 42701 | +1 (859) 550-3972 | kcard@kcard.info | 08/14/24 3:16 PM | |||
| 22 | Keystone Development Center | Northeast | Grant Writing, Feasibility Studies, and Business Plan Consultants | Yes | No | Yes | Cooperative development expertise, with over 50 cooperatives incorporated. Awarded over $5 MM in federal and state grants. Cooperative development center for PA, NJ, MD, and DE. | Beginning Farmer or Rancher Socially Disadvantaged Farmer or Rancher | www.kdc.coop |
| Gaydos | 108F N Reading Road | Ephrata | Pennsylvania | 17522 | +1 (412) 606-1607 | ron@kdc.coop | 08/14/24 3:16 PM | |||
| 23 | Kolibri Comprehensive Business Services | Southwest West | Grant Writing, Feasibility Studies, and Business Plan Consultants | No | No | Yes | 13 years experience writing and managing federal, state and foundation grants. 12 years experience research, evaluation, survey administration | Not applicable |
| Schlotterhausen | PO Box 252 | Wiley | CO | 81092 | 719-688-1523 | lisa.schlotterhausen@gmail.com | 08/14/24 3:13 PM | ||||
| 24 | Lightshed Grant Writing | Midwest Northeast Northwest Southeast Southwest West | Grant Writing, Feasibility Studies, and Business Plan Consultants | Yes | Yes | Yes | USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grant writing and feasibility studies exclusively at this time. 100+ applications and $4M+ in requests since 2015. | Not applicable | lightshed.us |
| Arnold | PO Box 784 | Marshall | NC | 28753 | info@lightshed.us | 08/14/24 3:13 PM | ||||
| 25 | Matson Consulting,LLC | Midwest Northeast Northwest Southeast Southwest West | Grant Writing, Feasibility Studies, and Business Plan Consultants | Yes | Yes | Yes | We have worked with more than 50 meat processing clients. Our assistance extends from writing feasibility studies and business plans, through USDA grants and assistance with preparing loan packages. James Matson wrote the original version of the USDA Cooperative Feasibility Study Guide in 1999. We help to secure $10 Million in federal grant funding in a typical year. We have been in operation since 2001. | Beginning Farmer or Rancher Federally recognized tribes/ tribal entities Socially Disadvantaged Farmer or Rancher Veteran Farmer or Rancher | www.matsonconsult.com |
| Matson | PO Box 661 | Aiken | SC | 29802 | 803-233-7134 | jmatson@matsonconsult.com | 08/14/24 3:13 PM | |||
| 26 | Mission West Community Development/ Mission Mountain Food Enterprise Center | Northwest | Grant Writing, Feasibility Studies, and Business Plan Consultants | Yes | Yes | Yes | The Mission Mountain Food Enterprise Center (MMFEC) is Montana's only Shared-Use Food Processing and Manufacturing Facility. With 20+ years in operation, MMFEC’s focus is on incubating start-up food product enterprises, strengthening Montana’s food supply chain and bolstering our local food economies. The facility is 13,000 square feet, FDA registered, USDA Meat Inspected, Certified Organic and licensed for retail and wholesale food production and storage. MMFEC also partners with a number of government agencies and organizations to support programs that provide: Food product and market testing & development Food safety trainings and certifications Food labeling, packaging development & sourcing Processing for farm-to-institution markets Food business technical assistance Guidance on Organic certification Food Science technical assistance Feasibility and business planning resources Cooperative Development Services | Beginning Farmer or Rancher Federally recognized tribes/ tribal entities Socially Disadvantaged Farmer or Rancher Veteran Farmer or Rancher | https://missionwestcdp.org/mission-mountain-food-enterprise-center/ |
| Thornley | 407 Main Street SW | Ronan | Montana | 59864 | +1 (406) 676-5919 | kaylee.thornley@missionwestcdp.org | 08/14/24 3:16 PM | |||
| 27 | Origin Farms | Midwest Southeast Southwest | Grant Writing, Feasibility Studies, and Business Plan Consultants | Yes | Yes | Yes | Origin Farms provides business planning, feasibility study development, and grant writing services for small and medium sized meat and dairy processors. We have considerable grant writing experience with both state and federal programs, with a focus on USDA programs. Over the last twenty years, we have worked extensively with farmer-owned food companies. We have hands-on work experience in the meat industry, strong academic credentials, and a proven track record receiving grant awards. | Beginning Farmer or Rancher Federally recognized tribes/ tribal entities Socially Disadvantaged Farmer or Rancher Veteran Farmer or Rancher | www.originfarms.com |
| Wilkinson | PO Box 8434 | Kansas City | Missouri | 64114 | meat@originfarms.com | 08/14/24 3:16 PM | ||||
| 28 | RDP Consulting, LLC | Midwest Northeast Southeast | Grant Writing, Feasibility Studies, and Business Plan Consultants | Yes | Yes | No | Please visit my website for my C.V. | Not applicable | www.rdpfoodconsulting.com |
| Pace | 4575 Aylesbury Ct | Evans | GA | 30809 | +1 (706) 799-5279 | bobbypace@knology.net | 08/14/24 3:16 PM | |||
| 29 | Rivershed SPC | West | Grant Writing, Feasibility Studies, and Business Plan Consultants | Yes | Yes | Yes | M.S. Agriculture, Certified Basic Conservation Planner (farm planner), 10 years agricultural operation management experience, 10 years grant writing with success in securing millions of dollars in federal USDA funds, supportive of operations of all sizes with expertise in small to medium operations | Beginning Farmer or Rancher Federally recognized tribes/ tribal entities Socially Disadvantaged Farmer or Rancher Veteran Farmer or Rancher | www.rivershedspc.com |
| Elder | PO Box 43 | Acme | Washington | 98220 | +1 (360) 840-3064 | rivershedspc@gmail.com | 08/14/24 3:20 PM | |||
| 30 | Rocky Mountain Farmer's Union Cooperative Development Center | Southwest | Grant Writing, Feasibility Studies, and Business Plan Consultants | Yes | Yes | Yes | Beginning Farmer or Rancher Federally recognized tribes/ tribal entities Socially Disadvantaged Farmer or Rancher Veteran Farmer or Rancher | RMFU |
| Baca | 7900 E Union Ave Ste 200 | Denver, Colorado | Colorado | 80237 | +1 (303) 283-3530 | sandra.baca@rmfu.org | 08/14/24 3:13 PM | ||||
| 31 | Selena Ligrano | Northwest | Grant Writing, Feasibility Studies, and Business Plan Consultants | No | No | No | Written and managed City and private corpaorte grants for food system work. | Not applicable |
| Ligrano | 1411 N 48th St | Seattle | Washington | 98103 | sligrano@gmail.com | 08/14/24 3:20 PM | |||||
| 32 | Shine Sourcing & Supply Chain Solutions | Midwest Northeast Northwest Southeast Southwest West | Grant Writing, Feasibility Studies, and Business Plan Consultants | Yes | Yes | Yes | https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-robertson-martin-a692b94/ | Beginning Farmer or Rancher Socially Disadvantaged Farmer or Rancher | www.shinesourcing.com |
| Robertsonmartin | 26550 Noble Road | Shorewood | MN | 55331 | +1 (323) 493-0622 | b.robertsonmartin@gmail.com | 08/14/24 3:20 PM | |||
| 33 | Stepwell Strategies, LLC | Midwest Northeast Northwest Southeast Southwest West | Grant Writing, Feasibility Studies, and Business Plan Consultants | Yes | Yes | Yes | With Stepwell Strategies, you gain a partner with years of experience in the nonprofit and for-profit conservation and agricultural sectors. We are a network of collaborators who spend their days on farms, at universities, growing food businesses, and supporting high-impact nonprofits. Existing clients trust our ability to strategically grow their funding pipeline and create a measurable impact on the ground. We bring a real-world understanding to our work, not only helping you secure funding but thinking through the implications that funding might have on your staff, programs, and priorities moving forward. As a boutique firm, we customize all of our grant writing work for our clients as opposed to relying heavily on stock language and materials for multiple clients. We know that no two projects are the same and we ensure that from start to finish, all content is written with your project goals in mind. While the content is original, the process is structured and builds upon a tried and true project development process that has resulted in a high degree of success. Over the past decade, we have: Raised over $15M in grant funding Achieved a 58% success rate across 57 proposals. We have experience applying for and managing a wide variety of AMS, NIFA, NRCS, RD, and SARE programs. Additional expertise, as well as a full resume and grant writing examples, can be made available upon request. | Beginning Farmer or Rancher Socially Disadvantaged Farmer or Rancher Veteran Farmer or Rancher | stepwellstrategies.com |
| Shorofsky | 29 N Curley St. | Baltimore | Maryland | 21224 | +1 (410) 409-3737 | ben@stepwellstrategies.com | 08/14/24 3:16 PM | |||
| 34 | Stewards Unlimited | Midwest Northeast Northwest Southeast Southwest West | Grant Writing, Feasibility Studies, and Business Plan Consultants | Yes | Yes | Yes | Stewards Unlimited, LLC (SU) is a business development consultancy and USDA grant writing agency which helps agricultural organizations grow with confidence. SU works with individuals and organizations across the US to research opportunities, develop strategic project plans, and secure funding through proposal development. As strategists and grant writers, we specialize in USDA applications. We have extensive experience working with agricultural organizations and have secured millions in funding from USDA grant programs. Founded by an agricultural engineer and entrepreneur with hands-on business development experience, we enjoy combining technical content, business acumen, and impact-focused language into one cohesive package to promote environmental sustainability, farmer profitability, and a more equitable society. Stewards Unlimited invests in clients to develop long-term relationships that go beyond the initial project. Grants and business development are part of a long-term strategy; let us be stewards of your growth so you can focus on what you do best. | Beginning Farmer or Rancher Socially Disadvantaged Farmer or Rancher Veteran Farmer or Rancher | www.stewardsunlimited.com |
| Ussery | 6142 Bittersweet Lane | Mc Donald | Tennessee | 37353 | +1 (423) 284-8221 | stephen@stewardsunlimited.com | 08/14/24 3:20 PM | |||
| 35 | The Context Network | Midwest Northeast Northwest Southeast Southwest West | Grant Writing, Feasibility Studies, and Business Plan Consultants | Yes | Yes | Yes | The Context Network is a global management consulting firm that specializes in agriculture. For over 30 years, The Context Network has assisted clients across the ag value chain in making better strategic and tactical business decisions. Follow the link below to learn more about our process and areas of expertise. https://contextnet.com/context-network-brochure/ | Beginning Farmer or Rancher Socially Disadvantaged Farmer or Rancher Veteran Farmer or Rancher | https://contextnet.com/ |
| Moyer | 5550 Wild Rose Lane, Suite 40039 | West Des Moines | Iowa | 50266 | +1 (580) 334-2880 | clay.moyer@contextnet.com | 08/14/24 3:20 PM | |||
| 36 | Virginia Foundation for Agriculture, Innovation, and Rural Sustainability | Northeast Southeast | Grant Writing, Feasibility Studies, and Business Plan Consultants | Yes | Yes | Yes | VA FAIRS is a not-for-profit foundation based in Richmond, Virginia, with the mission of assisting rural agricultural enterprises. Our staff is highly qualified, with years of experience assisting agriculture producers. We partner with major stakeholders including USDA. Our areas of expertise include strategic planning, grant assistance, feasibility study and business plan creation, and cooperative assistance for rural agricultural enterprises. | Beginning Farmer or Rancher Socially Disadvantaged Farmer or Rancher Veteran Farmer or Rancher | https://www.vafairs.com/ |
| Perkins | 12580 West Creek Parkway | Richmond | VA | 23238 | +1 (804) 290-1158 | whitney.perkins@vafb.com | 08/14/24 3:16 PM | |||
| 37 | Wild Kid Acres | Northeast | Grant Writing, Feasibility Studies, and Business Plan Consultants | Yes | No | No | Wild Kid Acres is owned by a Minority, Veteran and Beginning farmer, Gerardo Martinez. Gerardo Martinez, a Naval Academy graduate of the class of 2011, served in the Marines. Subsequently, he worked in corporate life, operating a leadership development firm. His 5 acres Anne Arundel county farm property was purchased in 2019. Upon purchasing the property; Gerardo and his family set out to convert the unofficial dump into a thriving homestead using Climate-Smart Agricultural practices. The family built the home and all the infrastructure surrounding the farm by hand. Originally from the inner city and migrant families themselves, Gerardo and his family also wanted to ensure that their new homestead could serve as a model for other young families looking to find alternative ways to redevelop properties. Due to the onset of COVID19 and their unique location within a suburban environment, the family was bombarded with curiosity and demand to visit the farm property. In 2020 the family made a choice to open its farm doors solely for the purpose of community agriculture enrichment. This led to explosive growth in demand for programming and by 2021 they had named their farm Wild Kid Acres. Wild Kid Acres identified three main goals for the farm: To inspire the community; enhance local economic development; and enrich the local ecosystem with Climate-Smart Agricultural practices. As 2021 began, the family more proactively involved the community in their learning experiences and growth. From there, the farm not only became an educational venue but also a refuge for animal therapy clients both young and old. It became a way for inner city minority teens to witness a farmer who looked like them and was from the same background care for animals, regenerate the land, and seek out agricultural resources from existing institutions. In just a few months Wild Kid Acres became a focal point for agricultural education, access, and inclusion. Throughout 2022, the family set out to learn as much as they could from the local agricultural community, expand the infrastructure of the farm to include an aggregate farm market and production kitchen processing facility, formalize youth and family programming, develop diverse income streams, and ensure sustainable partnerships with all their different audiences. | Beginning Farmer or Rancher Veteran Farmer or Rancher | wildkidacres.org |
| Martinez | 731 Mayo Road | Edgewater | Maryland | 21037 | +1 (410) 497-4295 | wildkidacresllc@gmail.com | 08/14/24 3:20 PM | |||
| 38 | Consultant | Northeast Southeast | Grant Writing, Feasibility Studies, and Business Plan Consultants | Yes | Yes | Yes | 20+ years of experience in project management for public and nonprofit organizations in sustainable agriculture and supply chain development and in building and implementing partnerships to advance common vision and collaborative programs. Skills: • Grant writing, management, and reporting; experience with USDA grant programs • Managing staff and budgets to implement complex projects requiring coordination with stakeholders • Visioning, strategic thinking, launching programs • Data collection and reporting systems for marketing and grant management • Accounting for results and budget • Building and leading teams • Knowledge of climate-smart agriculture • Network of sustainable agriculture and food system connections • Work with underserved farmer groups • Excellent communication, organizational, and facilitation skills • Delivering quality analysis and written products under time constraints • Stanford University BA and MA; W&M MBA Experience: • Expert in sustainable agriculture and food system investment; career with the USDA. • Proven grant-writing success and project management experience: $4.5 million for regenerative meat production under the USDA Partnership for Climate Smart Commodities program for Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed; $1.6 million for regional meat processor for processing expansion under the USDA Local Meat Capacity program; $250,000 for development of regenerative meat value chain in the mid-Atlantic under the USDA Regional Food System Partnerships Program; $45,000 to expand value-added production for local processor under a state facilities grant program. • Attended NMPAN Meat Processor Academy. • Advised VA department of agriculture on priorities for $6.6 million in grant funding available for resilient food system investment. Developed investment briefs on community cold storage lockers, and flash freezing, and advised applicants on project development. • On Board of Directors for Foodshed Capital, a microlender offering low-cost capital and technical assistance to sustainable farms and local food businesses, and Virginia Association for Biological Farming, the primary education and advocacy organization for sustainable agriculture in the state. • Administered federal contracts and grant programs for USDA; trained in federal contracts and grants; contracting officer’s technical representative. • Member of VA Forage and Grasslands Council. • Degrees in economics and agricultural development from Stanford University and business from William and Mary. | Beginning Farmer or Rancher Federally recognized tribes/ tribal entities Socially Disadvantaged Farmer or Rancher Veteran Farmer or Rancher | https://www.linkedin.com/in/labella-francesca-costantino |
| Costantino | 10210 Epsilon Road | Richmond | VA | 23235 | +1 (703) 380-7487 | labella_francesca@yahoo.com | 01/08/25 3:46 PM | |||