Goodson Pecans is a multi-generational family business that offers a variety of pecans and pecan products including shelled raw pecans, gourmet pecans, and specialty pecan nut butters.

B.J. Reece Orchards, an orchard in Ellijay, Geogia received a Value Added Producer Grant and used the funding while expanding their pie operation, cider operation ass well as other vegetable products they grow on their farm.

Hickory Hill Milk, a dairy in Edgefield, South Carolina received a Value Added Producer Grant and used it to purchase bottles, milk labels, additional labor and to expand their marketing through other channels.

Thompson Farms, a pasture raised pork farm in Dixie, Georgia received a Value Added Producer Grant and used it to hire new people, new labeling, getting new supplies and purchase hog feed!

Working Cows Dairy, a certified organic dairy in Solcum, Alabama received a Value Added Producer Grant and used it to add some variety of the products they were able to sell as well as using it to broaden their product reach by opening up some distribution routes.