There are several types programs that provide support through technical assistance or funding.
Many programs target particular needs so please follow the links for more information.
The first is to encourage independent producers of agricultural commodities to furthered refine these products increasing their value to end users. The second objective is to establish an Information resource center to collect, disseminate, coordinate, and provide information on value-added processing to independent producers and processors. These funds have been used by States to conduct marketing studies or assist in developing innovative approaches to the marketing of agricultural products. This assistance is available through collaboration efforts with project participants in the form of cooperative agreements. This is not a grant program.