Missouri Value-Added Agriculture “Farm to Table” Grant Program
Missouri Value-Added Agriculture “Farm to Table” Grant Program supports small businesses with equipment and services to process local agricultural products, expand institutional markets, and strengthen rural economies.
Funder: Missouri Department of Agriculture
Due Dates: December 15, 2026, at 3 p.m. (Application) | May 1, 2027 (Tax-credit contributions begin) | June 11, 2027 (Tax-credit contribution deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 cumulatively; up to 90% of eligible expenses; minimum 10% cash match
Summary: Supports Missouri small businesses purchasing and processing locally grown agricultural products for Missouri institutional markets.
Key Information: Applicants must secure tax-credit purchase commitments covering at least 50% of the requested grant.
Description
The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) administers this program to help rural agricultural businesses add value to Missouri agricultural products, strengthen rural economies, and develop institutional markets within the state. Institutional customers include schools, correctional facilities, hospitals, nursing homes, long-term care facilities, and military bases.
Funding supports resources for accessing and processing locally grown products, including coolers, freezers, washing, sorting, bagging, and packing equipment. It also supports professional services for Good Agricultural Practices/Good Handling Practices (GAP/GHP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Analysis (HACCP) plans. Priorities include producer-led collaborations, innovative projects that do not duplicate existing efforts, and near-term commercial opportunities benefiting multiple producers and local rural economies.
