Doug Goehring Agriculture Commissioner | North Dakota Department of Agriculture
Doug Goehring Agriculture Commissioner | North Dakota Department of Agriculture
Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced the approval of Agriculture Diversification and Development (ADD) Fund awards for three projects, totaling $832,430. The awards were approved during the ADD quarterly meeting held on February 26 in Bismarck.
The ADD Fund is managed by the North Dakota Department of Agriculture. It aims to support new or expanding value-added agriculture businesses that demonstrate financial feasibility, enhance industry profitability, create jobs, and contribute to North Dakota's economic growth. Eligible projects include agriculture product manufacturing, animal production facilities, commodity processing facilities, and food production and processing facilities. Feed or pet food processing facilities may also qualify.
The following projects received funding:
KT Cattle Feeders was awarded $250,000 to finish and market cattle year-round. For more information, contact Kevin Throener at 701-680-1632.
Cows and Co Creamery received $200,000 to increase dairy product volume. For further details, contact Casey Murphy at 701-652-5457.
VanBedaf Dairy was granted $382,430 to boost milk production and facilitate segregation from A2A2 protein cows. Contact Piet Van Bedaf at 701-650-0162 for more information.
The next grant application hearing will be held on May 28-29, 2025, in Minot. Applications must be submitted by April 1, 2025.
For additional information about the ADD Fund and its application process, visit https://www.ndda.nd.gov/add.
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