Virginia Foundation for Agriculture, Innovation and Rural Sustainability
Renewable Energy
Technical Assistance
Cooperative Assistance
Education and Training
Types of Assistance
Strategic Planning
Grant Assistance
Feasibility Studies
Business Plans
How to Apply
Virtual Business Center
Publications
Affiliates
Our Mission
Assist rural Virginians in developing and advancing their agricultural, economic, and social interests to enhance their quality of life.
Our Goal
To offer assistance in rural areas to promote cooperative and business development.
Our Process
  • Know our client / assess current business plan
  • Identify client's goals and challenges
  • Collect data
  • Create a business model / plan
  • Analyze the model
  • Write conclusions and recommendations
Projects
Shenandoah Valley Beef
Beef Marketing Cooperative
Harrisonburg, VA
Homeplace Vineyard, LLC
Small scale winery
Climax, VA
Smyth/Grayson Meats Cooperative
Natural beef cooperative
Hillsville, VA

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