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Ag
Ventures Alliance
Is an organization comprised of farmers and agribusiness people
with a mission to facilitate the development of Iowa value-added
agricultural ventures. Members of Ag Ventures Alliance have first
opportunity to invest in projects the organization identifies through
its business evaluation process.
Contact: Brad Petersburg,
(641) 588-3116
Iowa
Institute for Cooperatives
Is the trade association for cooperatives in Iowa. Providing
assistance to new start up value added enterprises, the
Institute has worked extensively with cooperatives and limited liability
companies. They provide expertise in choosing business structures,
developing business plans, planning equity drives, and obtaining
financing. The Iowa Institute for Cooperatives has worked with all
types of enterprises including grain processing, livestock production
and livestock processing.
Contact: David Holm
or Ron Orth, Dairy Consultant,
(515) 292-2667
Iowa Ag Innovation Center
www.iowaaginnovationcenter.com
Ph: 515-281-6936
Iowa State University Extension
Value-Added Agriculture
Contact: Craig Tordsen (515) 294-1938
REVAMP
Is the Rural Economic Value-Added Mentoring Program. Managed
by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, it provides
business planning for innovative value-added businesses that want
to start or expand in Iowa. Renewable fuels production, value-added
processing industries, and manufacturing new use agricultural commodities
may be eligible.
Contact: Pat Paustian (515) 281-6936
VAAPFAP
Is the Value-Added Agricultural Processes Financial Assistance
Program, managed by the Iowa Department of Economic Development.
The program encourages increased utilization of Iowa agricultural
commodities by investing in the development of new agri-products
and new processing technologies. It assists revitalization of rural
regions of the state by committing resources to new or existing
value-added production facilities, including renewable fuels facilities.
VAAPFAP componentsinclude Innovative Agricultural Products and Processes,
and Renewable Fuels. Assistance may include loans (forgivable or
non-forgivable).
Contact: Joe
Jones at (515) 242-4801 |
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