Pollinator Business Program — 1:1 Food Business Coaching — Local Food Economy Lab

Tailored business planning and coaching for food system businesses. Participants get deep one-on-one support matched to their top priority — business plan development, marketing, legal help, or professional development — from values-aligned partners.

Typical award: No cost to selected participants
Deadline: Rolling intake — cohorts filled as capacity allows
Type of support: Technical assistance · Business planning & training
Who can apply: Individual producer, Beginning / underserved, Non-profit
Fits these operations: Vegetables & produce, Mixed / diversified, Value-added & food business, Urban farm

Am I eligible?

Farm, fishing, or food business in the program's service region
Clear priority need the coaching can address
Preference for BIPOC-, immigrant-, and women-owned businesses

How to apply

1Submit an interest form describing your business and top need
2Meet with staff to scope the support plan
3Work with the matched partner over the engagement period

What you'll need

Business description and current stage
A specific goal for the coaching engagement

Timeline & contact

Weeks to a few months depending on scope

Get help: Local Food Economy Lab

Ready to apply?

Applications go through Local Food Economy Lab, not through this site. Open the official page below for eligibility rules, forms, and contacts. For federal programs it's worth calling your local USDA Service Center or Cooperative Extension office first — they help with paperwork for free and know what your county actually funds.

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This listing was last hand-checked August 2026.

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