• Oct 31, 21
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AgriFIRST is a business grant program for Illinois businesses focusing on value added projects that raise farmers’ share of profits from the processing of raw commodities.

AgriFIRST was created in 2001 and demonstrates the Department’s commitment to the agriculture and food industry.

The AgriFIRST grant program is part of the Opportunity Returns program for economic development and is designed to assist farmers in creating new value-added businesses to help strengthen Illinois’ rural economy.

Opportunity Returns is a comprehensive plan for restoring economic opportunity to Illinois – an approach that can bring jobs and growth back to our communities.

Adding Value To Illinois Agriculture Adding value to Illinois agriculture means translating new ideas and scientific discoveries into new products and services that create jobs and economic opportunity.

The winners are farm families, rural and urban communities, cooperatives, food and agribusinesses, the state’s economy and, most importantly, the consumer.

image of a factory By adding value to Illinois agriculture, we can turn raw commodities into new products; develop a closer relationship between farmers and consumers that propel new products into the marketplace; form alliances between producers and agribusiness; encourage business ventures that enhance income potential for individual producers while meeting consumer needs; or develop ways to capitalize on new markets for crops and livestock.

Individuals, cooperatives, alliances, partnerships, joint ventures.

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any individual or group may apply for AgriFIRST funds.





Contact Information
Illinois Department of Agriculture
Address: P.O. Box 19281
City: Springfield
State: Illinois

Website: http://www.agr.state.il.us/Grants/AgriFIRST/AgriFirst.html

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