Entrepreneurial Assistance:

Name: ISU Extension Value Added Ag Unit

URL:
http://www.exnet.iastate.edu/Pages/valag/


Address: 104 EES Building, Haber Road, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011

Communication:
Administrative office phone, 515-294-0588
Administrative office, FAX 515-294-0684
Email: mclause@iastate.edu


Focus Area: Assisting companies in organization development, start-up and bringing value added-ag products to the marketplace Assisting in development of marketing, and feasibility studies Organizational development and start-up for community economic development Loan guarantee studies, emphasizing points of criteria for USDA Rural Development loans Strategic planning for companies and communities


Fee: Feasibility and marketing studies are assessed on a per company basis. State of Iowa funding through the REVAMP program is frequently available to offset the cost for Iowa based companies.