Northeast Regional Food Business Center Supporting Food and Agricultural Businesses

The Northeast Regional Food Business Center has awarded up to $100,000 each for 13 projects that will offer business technical assistance, value- and supply-chain coordination, market development, and more to support small- and mid-sized food and agricultural businesses. In addition, four organizations received grants to build regional or sub-regional technical assistance provider networks that will offer professional development and training, as well as foster collaboration among providers by industry, market, or geographic area. A list of the recipients is available online. Also, the Center formally launched a virtual Community Hub, led by Cornell University’s Center for Regional Economic Advancement, that will connect farmers, food producers, and food system technical assistance providers across the Northeast. Through the hub, users can access a directory of providers who offer tailored business, technical, and financial support. The hub also offers free and accessible business training, starting with the course “Finance 101: Farm and Food Business Financial Essentials.”