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PRE-EVENT WORKSHOP: From Application to Approval: Mastering Grant Proposals

Thursday January 23, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm MST

Grants can be intimidating, but if you approach them as part of your business planning they can be an important part of growing or improving your enterprise. In this three- hour workshop, explore best practices at framing and managing available food and ag grants. Guests can expect to learn the following:
 What grants are the best fit for your farm, ranch and food business goals
 How to frame a good set of goals and scope of work for your grant proposal
 Aligning your grant work plan with a budget funders want to invest in

Speakers

Dr. Dawn Thilmany

Professor and Director, NW and Rocky Mountain USDA Regional Food Business Center, Colorado State University

Dr. Dawn Thilmany is a Professor of Ag and Resource Economics with Colorado State University and has served as the co-Director of CSU’s Regional Economic Development Institute and also co-directs the Northwest and Rocky Mountain USDA Regional Food Business Center. Dr. Thilmany specializes... Read More →

Dr. Libby Christensen

Statewide Food and Agriculture Specialist, Colorado State University Extension

Dr. Christensen works with businesses and communities across the state to leverage food and agriculture as a driver for community and economic development. Beyond her impactful work, she and her husband are the proud owners of Routt Distillery in Steamboat Springs, where they craft... Read More →

Martha Sullins

Extension Front Range Regional Specialist – Food Systems and Business Management Administration, Colorado State University

Martha is on the leadership team for the Rocky Mountain and NW USDA Food Business Center and Extension Specialist at CSU. Her work focuses on developing tools and information to help livestock producers and fruit and vegetable growers throughout the state identify and reduce business... Read More →

Jessica Callan

Agriculture and Natural Resources Specialist, Larimer County

Jessica Callen collaborates with many local agricultural organizations to tackle the challenges of producers in Northern Colorado and promote soil health through educational events, resources, and community outreach. Her most notable accomplishments include organizing the Farm2LocalBiz... Read More →

Thursday January 23, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm MST
North Room

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