LET US WORK WITH YOU TO GROW YOUR AGRICULTURE AND FOOD BUSINESS

Agricultural producers truly are the heart of rural communities, dedicated to feeding our country. Over the past 18 years we have enjoyed working with producers of all types including row crop and livestock producers, dairy farmers, and specialty crop growers and businesses. Each agricultural and food producer has their own needs and goals and Prosperity is always committed to finding solutions that best help agriculture-based clients meet those needs. 

Successful project proposals we’ve recently assisted with include:

  • Solar installs for hog barns in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana through REAP grants.

  • Specialty equipment for an apple cooperative in Michigan through a Value-Added Producer grant.

  • Research for a California based citrus farm through a Western SARE grant.

Programs

There are numerous funding programs producers and business owners can pursue and Prosperity has the expertise to help you navigate the application processes. The following are some of the most common programs we regularly assist producers with:

 

“We approached Prosperity with zero knowledge of the grant process, and within just a few months, the team’s expertise and guidance led us to secure our first grant award!”

—Western SARE grant awardee CJ Buxman of Sunny Cal Farms.

  • Through this USDA grant, rural small businesses and farms are eligible for a 25% expense reimbursement for on-farm energy efficiency related projects. Learn more about the program and see how Prosperity client, and grant winner, Don Thompson, plans to improve his farm with a REAP solar project.

  • Enhance the competitiveness of your crops through this grant program specifically designed for specialty crop producers. These grants are administered through your state department of agriculture office. Learn more about SCBG here.

  • Conduct sustainable agriculture research, demonstrate new growing methods, or build youth education programs under a SARE grant. Peer to peer learning through outreach and education is a staple of this program. More information here.

  • Develop and expand your operations with the USDA Value-Added Producer Grant. This program includes Planning Grants, to help you develop a marketing or business plan or invest in a feasibility study, and Working Capital grants, helping you implement your new expansion or put your marketing plan to work. Learn more here.