Eastern Plains and Great Northern Development Joint Food and Agriculture Development Center
The Montana Food & Agriculture Development Center Network (FADC) is a statewide technical assistance group that provides assistance to Montana’s agricultural producers. Located across the state, these rural centers support economic development by encouraging the development of Montana’s agricultural resources to ensure that more of Montana’s food, agricultural and alternative energy dollars circulate in Montana. The centers focus on adding value to our existing resources within Montana, keeping more of our agricultural products within the state by processing them locally, and exponentially increasing the value of our products before they leave Montana.
What is Value Added?
Value added is the process and development of a differentiated, high value, consumer-oriented product and in the content of the FADC program based upon a Montana produced or harvested agricultural raw goods, including farm-derived renewable energy. Value added agricultural products create additional avenues to compete nationally and at margins that help ensure profitability.
Services Provided
Each center within the Food & Agriculture Development Center Network focuses on a specific area of expertise, creating a wide variety of services and information channels for our clients. Services provided to FADC clients include:
Product development, testing and analysis
Business planning and development
Regulatory Compliance Training
Food processing
Renewable Energy Development
Market research
Business networking
Cooperative development
Education on industry dynamics and technologies
Funding package preparation
To schedule a counseling session, please call the Food and Agriculture Development Center (FADC)
Hailey Vine- FADC Director (406) 653-2590 ext. 201
Terra Burman- EPEDC Agriculture and Community Development Specialist - (408) 772-1552
Helpful Links
Food and Ag Development Center