The Virginia Foundation for Agriculture, Innovation and Rural Sustainability assists rural Virginians in developing and advancing their agricultural, economic, and social interests to enhance their quality of life.
Cooperative Development
We help rural entrepreneurs
form and develop cooperatives by
providing legal and business guidance.
form and develop cooperatives by
providing legal and business guidance.
Business Planning
If you want to start or expand
a rural business, we can help
set you up for success.
a rural business, we can help
set you up for success.
Our Clients
Wondering what the best use
of your resources is?
We’ll be the chess masters.
of your resources is?
We’ll be the chess masters.
Grant Assistance
Grant applications can be time
consuming; we help write them to keep
you doing what you do best!
consuming; we help write them to keep
you doing what you do best!
Feasibility Studies
Have a great idea and wonder,
“Will it work?” We can help
find the answers.
“Will it work?” We can help
find the answers.
Resources
Wondering how to market
your products? Check out our
resource library!
your products? Check out our
resource library!
Latest News
Heads up! The UT Institute of Agriculture is opening up another round of funding for the Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Initiative (SDBII) this summer/fall.
The purpose of this grant is to diversify dairy product markets, promote business development that diversifies farmer income, and encourage the use of regional milk production.
If this sounds it could benefit your operation, let us know and we would be happy to help! 🐮🥛
sdbii.tennessee.edu/sdbii/
The purpose of this grant is to diversify dairy product markets, promote business development that diversifies farmer income, and encourage the use of regional milk production.
If this sounds it could benefit your operation, let us know and we would be happy to help! 🐮🥛
sdbii.tennessee.edu/sdbii/
This week, VDACS announced they are opening their Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program. These funds will support processing, manufacturing, storing, transporting, and distribution of locally produced food in Virginia. There will be two main types of applications: Infrastructure and Equipment. If you have interest in this program or have any questions, we would love to hear from you!