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Pennsylvania SBDC Agriculture Center of Excellence
Serving agriculture industries across the state of Pennsylvania
Clarion University, The Pennsylvania State University, and The University of Scranton have teamed up to create the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center Agriculture Center of Excellence, a joint initiative designed to help Pennsylvania agriculture businesses sustain operations and stabilize food supply chains in the wake of the pandemic. By leveraging host institution resources and partnerships, the initiative will support agriculture industries throughout the state through specialized educational programming and consulting services.
Funding support for this initiative was provided by the United States Small Business Administration and the CARES Act. Services are provided through support with our partners. To learn about the other PASBDC Centers of Excellence located at centers across the state visit the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers website.
Our Services
Educational Trainings
Informational sessions on topics such as compliance, finance, planning & expansion, cybersecurity, market research, environmental assistance, and more.
Process Improvement Strategies
Assistance implementing protocols to protect producers, workplaces, employees, and customers against potential health and safety threats.
Access to Capital
Support accessing and applying for federal, state, and local lending and grant opportunities, including SBA, USDA and other commercial funding programs.
Individual and Team Consulting
Confidential, no-cost consulting to assist businesses with loan applications, long-term planning, economic loss estimations and business preparedness.
Funding support for this initiative was provided by the United States Small Business Administration and the CARES Act. Services are provided through support with our partners. To learn about the other PASBDC Centers of Excellence located at centers across the state visit the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers website.”
FEATURED TRAINING
Ag Marketing Series
This on-demand 3-part marketing series will break down social media, storytelling, and a holistic approach to marketing your ag businesses.
This on-demand 3-part marketing series will break down social media, storytelling, and a holistic approach to marketing your ag businesses. Attend one or all sessions. Register in advance to receive recordings. Registration for all sessions ends on 6/31 at 11 pm.
CLIENT SUCCESS
Business Success Marked by Community Partnerships
Learn how Penn State SBDC worked with Lisa Duchene, owner of Polished Oak Communications, to support her business model and share the resources in the 3-part QuickBooks training series.
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