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SUMMARY:Virginia AFID Infrastructure Grants — Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Application deadline is Oct. 30\nVirginia’s fall 2026 AFID Infrastructure Grant applications are due Oct. 30 by 5 p.m. Virginia local time. The program supports reimbursable capital projects\, including food hubs\, farmers markets\, commercial kitchens and agricultural processing or packaging facilities. Applications must come from an eligible Virginia political subdivision. Farmers and community organizations should work with their locality on a proposed project. \nUnderstand the funding route\nThe maximum award is $50\,000. The announcement calls for an equal cash match\, with reduced matching requirements available for economically distressed localities. Review the current guidelines with the intended applicant before assuming a project or expense qualifies. This calendar entry marks a funding deadline\, not an educational meeting or an approval to start spending. Use the program’s actual application and grant terms for decisions about project costs and reimbursement. \nSuggested project preparation\nPrepare a concise description of the capacity the project would add\, the producers it would serve and the problem it would address. Identify the local-government partner and the information that partner needs to evaluate the idea. A preliminary budget can distinguish proposed capital costs\, available matching funds and unanswered questions. These are preparation suggestions rather than a grant-writing formula or a guarantee of selection. Ask the program staff which costs and documentation require clarification before making a financial commitment. \nCoordinate submission early\nUse the official page for guidelines\, forms\, the budget document and the recorded informational webinar. Joyce Blankenship is the program contact at 804-786-1906 or joyce.blankenship@vdacs.virginia.gov. Allow time for the eligible applicant’s review and submission process before the deadline. Keep a copy of the final materials and any receipt. This date-only calendar marker does not extend the 5 p.m. cutoff. Do not assume reimbursement is available merely because a project is described in an application or a purchase has been made. Confirm current requirements directly with the program. \nOfficial information and current participation details
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/virginia-afid-infrastructure-grants-application-deadline/
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SUMMARY:Winter Business Intensive: Infrastructure and Natural Resources
DESCRIPTION:Plan the Physical Farm Around the Business\nWinter Business Intensive: Infrastructure and Natural Resources is the third session in Appalachian RC&D’s 2026-27 Winter Business Intensive Field School. The November 3 class runs from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Langston Centre in Johnson City\, Tennessee. \nThe session focuses on the physical systems that make a farm work and the natural resources that support production. Buildings\, fencing\, water\, roads\, equipment\, soils\, pasture\, and other resources can determine what an operation can realistically produce and how efficiently it can grow. \n\n\nMatch Investments to Real Farm Needs\nParticipants can consider buildings\, fencing\, water systems\, equipment\, roads\, utilities\, and other infrastructure while also examining soil\, water\, forests\, pasture\, and related natural resources. \nThe goal is not simply to list improvements. Farmers can use the planning process to ask whether a proposed investment actually supports their production system\, markets\, and long-term business goals. A costly building or piece of equipment can become a burden if it does not solve a real production or labor problem. \nPlanning infrastructure before purchasing can help producers prioritize investments and understand how individual improvements fit into the larger farm system. \nPut Conservation Into the Business Plan\nNatural-resource decisions also have business consequences. Soil condition\, water availability\, erosion\, pasture quality\, and woodland management can influence productivity\, costs\, and resilience. \nFarmers can use the session to think about conservation and resource stewardship as part of business planning\, not as a separate activity. In some cases\, conservation practices can also connect producers with technical assistance or cost-share programs that make improvements more affordable. \nPrepare for Later Financial Decisions\nThis session builds on the earlier work of defining farm goals and assessing available resources. It also prepares participants for later discussions about markets\, financial management\, and production planning because infrastructure needs often shape both costs and capacity. \nAppalachian RC&D’s Winter Business Intensive is an eight-session series for beginning and experienced farmers. Completion can also qualify participants for Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program education credit toward eligible Producer Diversification requirements. \n  \nRead our full-length articles about educational and grant opportunities here!
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/winter-business-intensive-infrastructure-and-natural-resources/
LOCATION:Langston Centre\, 315 Elm St\, Johnson City\, TN\, 37601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Courses & Training,Education,Workshops & Seminars
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