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Value-Added Agriculture

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Kansas Value-Added Center

Promotes the development and commercialization of agricultural products and processes. The Cooperative Development Program assists producers in forming cooperatives, alliances and other business structures to enhance market opportunities for Kansans. The center provides technical assistance in business structure, finance and marketing. Financial assistance is available on a competitive basis.

Agritourism

Combine traditional agricultural production and tourism for a unique experience called "agritourism," which allows traditional Kansas farmers to expand their business by making it a tourist destination. The Agritourism Attraction Development Loan Program is available to new and existing agritourism operations in Kansas. The office also assists agricultural entrepreneurs by providing technical assistance and information, regarding business planning, technology and marketing.

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International Marketing Program

Provides technical and financial assistance to agricultural producers and agribusiness companies on export processes and markets including generating and distributing trade leads, participation in international exhibitions, technical information on shipping regulations, payment and export documentation requirements.

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Domestic Marketing Program

Assists Kansas agriculture producers and companies in marketing their goods domestically. The program can source products, identify and facilitate research issues and assist with marketing alternative agriculture commodities. Companies and individuals may request technical or financial assistance for domestic marketing activities.

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Simply Kansas

The Simply Kansas trademark program offers business assistance to Kansas producers, helping them make their companies viable. The Agriculture Marketing Division provides educational opportunities, marketing consultation, and business development assistance to help participants grow and prosper. Financial assistance is available through the Trade Show Assistance Grant and the Business Enhancement Grant for companies seeking to expand their businesses.

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Lyle Peterson
1000 SW Jackson, Ste. 100
Topeka, KS 66612-1354
(785) 296-6080
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Sarah Larison
1000 SW Jackson, Ste. 100
Topeka, KS 66612-1354
(785) 296-8132
slarison@kansascommerce.com



 


 


Becki Rhoades
1000 SW Jackson, Ste. 100
Topeka, KS 66612-1354
(785) 296-1847
brhoades@kansascommerce.com

 

 

 


Sarah Larison
1000 SW Jackson, Ste. 100
Topeka, KS 66612-1354
(785) 296-8132
slarison@kansascommerce.com

 

 


Sarah Larison
1000 SW Jackson, Ste. 100
Topeka, KS 66612-1354
(785) 296-8132
slarison@kansascommerce.com