Speaker: Jess Mrugala, NC Cooperative Extension, Empowering Mountain Food Systems (EMFS)

Grants can be successful methods for accessing capital for new or existing farm or food businesses, but it can be a challenge to know where to start. This workshop will walk you through the process of finding the right grants for your business, provide tools for writing successful grant applications, and explore grant strategies to support your food business. Development professional and experienced grant writer Jessica Murgala with EMFS will simplify the process and discuss what methods she has found most effective.