Matson Consulting Successes
Over $200 million in grant funding secured 200+ feasibility studies for our clients 100s of business plans that our clients have utilized to obtain financing for their business ventures Experience with different industries ranges from local produce to meat processing, and the craft beverage industry More than 20 studies on local foods, including produce, livestock, poultry, and seafood Consulted with at least seven co-op development centers in multiple states 20+ studies on local foods, including produce, livestock, poultry, and seafood...
read moreMatson Consulting to Judge SC ACRE Business Plans and Business Pitch Judging
Matson Consulting will participate in the Agriculture Center for Research and Entrepreneurship: Business Plans and Business Pitch Judging. Part of the SC ACRE Advanced Entrepreneurship Program (Spring) — Online ACRE Curriculum Program. Awardees receive up to $25,000 in grant funding, access to a network of business advisors, professional assistance with further state and federal grant applications, and promotion of their product across the state and beyond.
read moreJoin Matson Consulting @ Webinar: Rural Business Funding: Loans and Grants
Thursday, February 13, 2025 , 3:00pm-4:15pm Description Join us for an insightful webinar hosted by the USC Region Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in collaboration with US Small Business Administration, USDA, SSBDC, and Matson Consulting. This webinar is designed to empower rural small business owners with essential knowledge on securing financial resources to grow and sustain their enterprises. Agenda: Grant & Loan Opportunities: Learn about exclusive grant and loan programs tailored for rural businesses. Experts from SBDC and...
read moreMatson Consulting to speak at Farmer Bootcamp 2.0
Matson Consulting will speak at the Farmer Bootcamp 2.0 sponsored by Palmetto Veterans Coalition on January 8, 2024. The topic will focus on business planning and grants. Farmer Bootcamp 2.0 is a four-day workshop designed for transitioning military service-members interested in agribusiness. The program will cover everything from Farmer Bootcamp with a more in-depth overview of business planning, agritourism resources, and livestock.For more information, contact: https://www.palmettovetsinag.org/farmer-bootcamp
read moreRural Small Business Funding Presentation
Jim Matson was a presenter for the SC Small Business Development Center’s educational program on rural small business funding. The webinar included information from SC SBDC, US Small Business Administration, USDA, SSBDC, and Matson Consulting. “This webinar is designed to empower rural small business owners with essential knowledge on securing financial resources to grow and sustain their...
read moreMatson Consulting to Present at the 14th International Conference on Food Studies, to be hosted by the Politécnico de Portalegre, Portalegre, Portugal, 2-4 October 2024
James Matson, of Matson Consulting, has been invited to do a presentation at the International Conference for Food Studies in Portalegre, Portugal. The talk is titled “Scaling up Regenerative Beef Production in the Mid-Atlantic United States.” Jim Matson was also an author on the paper and will attend the Conference.
read moreStaff Attends Building Blocks: Cooperative Basics, Building Capacity, and Developing Leadership
Dylan Timmerman is invited to attend Building Blocks: Cooperative Basics, Building Capacity, and Developing Leadership in Oakland, CA. The conference will take place this summer 2024. According to the hosting organization Cooperative Works!, “Building Blocks provides a thorough but introductory overview into the field of cooperative development. This session lays out the basics of the cooperative model, including governance, feasibility, business basics, and memberships. We’ll cover topics ranging from cooperative history to building...
read moreMatson Consulting to Present at SC Certified Showcase March 21, 2024
SC Certified Showcase: A networking event and celebration of Certified South Carolina agriculture through cooking. Presentation Topic: Funding through The Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship (ACRE), including help forming cooperatives under the RCDG.
read moreSouthern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education
2021 Available Program Funding: Varies by state.Grant Size: $15,000 Individual Farmers / $20,000 Farmer Organization Project Period: September: Calls for Producer Grant Proposals are released.November: Producer Grant Proposals due.March: Producer Grants awardedApplicant Requirement: Full or part-time farmers with at least $1,000 of annual income The Southern Sustainable Agriculture and Research Education (SARE) producer grant program is one of many resources in which the USDA assists producers support sustainable agricultural practices...
read moreOn-Farm Research Grants
2021 Available Program Funding: Varies by state. Grant Size: $20,000 – 2 yr. projectProject Period: September 2021: Calls for Proposals ReleasedDecember 3, 2021: Proposals DueFebruary 2022: Selected Proposals Funded and AnnouncedIncome Requirement: Does not require matching funds On-Farm Research grants are part of the USDA-funded Southern Sustainable Agriculture and Research Education (SSARE) producer award programs. The goal of the program is to develop new and innovative sustainable agriculture production methods. Since 2002,...
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Aiken, SC 29802
