Producer Cohort Application (BRGC26)

Producer Cohort Application

Scaling Up for Rural Grocery Sales
Instructions: Please complete this application to be considered for the 2027 Scaling Up for Rural Grocery Sales Cohort, led by the Center for Rural Affairs and Buy Fresh, Buy Local Nebraska.

This cohort is only open to producers currently farming and/or ranching in Nebraska.

Producers who are accepted as cohort members and meet class attendance requirements will be eligible to apply for a $4,000 mini-grant to scale up production. (The mini-grant is not available to previous participants of this cohort).
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Name

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Farm or Ranch Business Name
Business Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Please describe the products that you sell.
If you have other social media accounts that are not included in the previous question, please provide it here.
Do you produce value-added products?
Please describe the value-added products and whether you grow any of the ingredients yourself.
How long have you been in business, and how long have you been selling your product(s)?
Note: Priority will be given to established farming/ranching businesses that have been selling at least one product for at least 2 years.
Where are you currently selling your product(s)?
What is your level of grocery selling experience?

Other
If you currently sell wholesale, such as a grocery store, what percentage of your customers are wholesale customers?
Select your areas of interest.

Other
Please describe any challenges you have experienced with your business.
Please share any additional questions or comments.
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