BANGOR, Maine, Jan 12, 2022 – During a virtual workshop held by the Maine Agricultural Trades Show, USDA Rural Development State Director Rhiannon C. Hampson announced that ten Maine agricultural producers are receiving grants totaling $2,027,149 through the Value-Added Producer Grant Program.
In Maine, a total of $2,027,149 in being invested in agriculture and local foods production through the Value-Added Producer Grant Program.
Locally
· Jacoby, Mark, dba Blue Barrens Farm, in Columbia, has received a grant in the amount of $245,352. This Rural Development investment will be used to help the business expand production and
distribution of fresh-packed and fresh-frozen wild Maine blueberries.
· Passamaquoddy Tribe at Indian Township, Passamaquoddy Maple, in Jackman, has received a grant in the amount of $250,000. This Rural Development investment will be used to help the business to
expand its current grocery and specialty food outlets. Passamaquoddy Maple is a tribal enterprise of the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Indian Township
· Tide Mill Organics, in Edmunds Township, has received a grant in the amount of $250,000. The business will use the working capital grant funds to expand productions, marketing, and sales of organic
chicken and sausage to out of state markets. This project will allow for an increase in customer base and revenue and will add four full time jobs.