• Tuesday Training: How to License Your New Meat Processing Business

    Have you been thinking about starting your own meat processing business? Are you an existing custom-exempt meat processor wanting to expand your market? Have you ever been curious about the difference between different levels of meat processing licensing? If so, join GFDA's Food and Ag Development Center and Alicia Love, Bureau Chief of the Meat, […]

  • Let’s Get Prepped: VAPG Webinar

    Interested in applying for funding for value-added agriculture? Join us as we discuss how to get ready for 2025 cycle. SAM Registration eAuthentication Requirements Application Cycle Overview CLICK HERE to Register or Learn More!

  • GFDA Board & Council Meeting

    GFDA Board & Council Agenda 12-5-24 Click HERE for Minutes   Great Falls College: Heritage Hall 2100 16th Ave South; Great Falls, MT 59405 OR Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/94014829623?pwd=aXJFRVlZOXJld2N1dU9uN1gxL1JpQT09 Meeting ID: 940 1482 9623 Passcode: 216683 One tap mobile +12532158782,,94014829623#,,,,*216683# US (Tacoma) +13462487799,,94014829623#,,,,*216683# US (Houston) Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) […]

  • Small Business Webinar Series: How to successfully navigate the business loan process.

    Join Erin Townsend, Bravera Business Banking Officer, for an engaging webinar on how to successfully navigate the business loan process. Erin will walk you through the essential steps to become a strong loan candidate and find the right lender. Whether you're a startup or an established business looking to expand, this session will provide practical […]

  • Introduction to Motivational Interviewing: Guiding Behavior Change

    Motivational Interviewing is the #1 researched and most effective method for helping people make changes. Nicotine Cessation, medical, social services, education, probation, counseling, and even dental fields all use Motivational Interviewing. This event will teach you what Motivational Interviewing is and how you can effectively use it in your workplace or practice. CEU certificate available […]

    $299
  • Tuesday Training: It’s in the Bag – Business & Ag Together

    Farms are businesses and can benefit from the same business planning, financial projecting, and market analysis as any other small business. Join GFDA’s Food and Ag Development Center and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) as Regional Director, Deb McGregor discusses the “BAG” of resources and assistance available to farmers and value-added ag processors. To Register, […]

  • GFDA Executive Committee Meeting

    GFDA Exec Agenda 12-18-24 REVISED Click HERE for Minutes   AE2S CONFERENCE ROOM West Bank Landing, Portage Bldg (behind The Peak) 405 3rd St NW, Suite 205; Great Falls, MT 59404 OR Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/97551413941?pwd=V2ZLeHUyRUx6TU5aNExHVSs5RWx3Zz09 Meeting ID: 975 5141 3941 Passcode: 986063 One tap mobile +16699009128,,97551413941#,,,,*986063# US (San Jose) +12532158782,,97551413941#,,,,*986063# US (Tacoma) Dial by […]

  • Take Action! Move Beyond SAM! (Virtual Training)

    To Register CLICK HERE! Please join the Montana APEX for a high-level VIRTUAL training on how the federal government and State of Montana purchases products and services. Topics include: - Federal and State of MT purchasing thresholds - Conducting market research - Federal purchasing vehicles (methods) - Where to find opportunities and how to get […]

    FREE