This Letter of Intent (LOI) form is for the Technical Assistance Program under The Southwest Regional Food Business Center-Nevada. Thank you for your interest in strengthening our local food system. This form is designed to collect LOIs from agricultural producers, growers, value-added producers, aggregators, distributors, processors, food hubs, cooperatives, non-profit organizations, retailers, and farmers markets.

Submitting an LOI is a key step in expressing your commitment to participating in or seeking support for initiatives that enhance food production, processing, distribution, and access. Your submission helps us better understand your goals and align resources to support your efforts.

The Technical Assistance Program includes a required 10-week comprehensive course where applicants will work with the Food Business Center team. The Technical Assistance Program requires weekly attendance, a business plan, and collaboration with the Food Business Center team. The course will begin on Thursday, April 24 from 6-8 p.m. on Zoom.

Please complete the form with as much detail as possible. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

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