Resources for Farmers, Producers, and Food Business Owners
The Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center will provide business assistance to small- and mid-sized food and farm businesses and opportunities to apply for capacity building Business Builder Subawards. In addition to these offerings, the Center will prepare resources for businesses to grow their business.
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Preparing for Funding: A Self-Guided Learning Journey for Food and Farm Businesses
Published on June 19, 2025
This video series will guide food and farm business owners through the process of preparing for financing and grant funding -
What you need to know: Loan Readiness for First Time Borrowers Webinar – June 4, 2025
Published on June 18, 2025
Applying for a loan is a big step for a small business, but it doesn’t have to be intimidating. Understanding the lending process is an essential step for growing your business and accessing federal funding. -
Tribal Food Producer Info Session: Preparing farm taxes — Resource Sheet
Published on March 31, 2025
Learn more about preparing farm taxes through this resource sheet and accompanying webinar from the Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center. -
Tribal Food Producer Information Session: Tax Preparation and Tax Resources – March 12, 2025
Published on March 24, 2025
Through this session hosted by the Great Lakes Intertribal Food Coalition and the Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center, Tribal food producers can learn about funding opportunities and the importance of tax recordkeeping. -
Accounting for Food Businesses Webinars
Published on January 13, 2025
This five video series can be a great resource for operators working in incubator and shared use kitchens who seek to organize and understand their business' financial records.
Support for the Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center comes from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service Regional Food Business Centers Program. The 12 USDA Regional Food Business Centers support all 50 U.S. States and Territories, and are inclusive of all types of agricultural products produced locally or regionally.