U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Nevada State Director Alida Ceballos announced today that USDA will invest $349,138 in four value‑added agriculture projects across Nevada. The funding is provided through USDA’s Value‑Added Producer Grant program (VAPG).
“The Trump-Vance Administration is putting farmers and ranchers first and showcasing American-grown products to the world. Nevada has not had a VAPG awardee in over four years, and Nevada agricultural producers are finally receiving much needed support to expand their outreach and impact,” Ceballos said, “These funds will support a wide array of innovative and regenerative farming efforts—from an indoor organic farm, to producing direct-to-consumer beef products, to expanding ranch raised beef operations. USDA Rural Development is proud to showcase these initiatives that support rural Nevada producers as they generate new revenue streams, reshore American beef production, strengthen local economies, and enhance access to high-quality agricultural products.”
Recently, Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins announced over $26 million awarded to farmers and agricultural producers across the country.
In Nevada, four agricultural producers are awarded:
- Perigo Hay & Cattle in Ely, is a family-owned ranch raising 100% Black Angus, hormone-free beef. The ranch is receiving a $150,000 grant, which, along with matching funds, will expand its established ranch‑raised beef operation by retaining and finishing additional cattle for processing and sale as packaged beef products.
Source : usda.gov