July 18th, 2024 by WCBC Radio

The Garrett County Government is pleased to announce a new round of funding for the Agriculture Marketing Grant (AMG) Program. This grant program supports and promotes agriculture-based businesses and associations within Garrett County.

Local grant programs, such as the AMG, help sustain the agricultural heritage of the region, promote local products, and enhance the overall economic stability of the community. Such programs also encourage innovation, improve market access, and ensure that local businesses remain competitive in a rapidly changing marketplace.

Each AMG award is up to $1,000, each, to cover up to 90% of the costs of eligible marketing or promotion projects including signage, banners, print, digital, and radio advertising, business cards, brochures, and rack cards, website revamps or updates, farmers market display items (e.g., canopies, tables, tablecloths), and promotional giveaway items.

“In today's competitive market, effective marketing is crucial for the growth and sustainability of our local farms and farm-business community,” said Kim Durst, Manager of Business Development. “We are pleased to continue our commitment to our local businesses through the continuation of this program.”

For all information, eligibility guidelines, and application details, please visit https://bit.ly/ag-marketing-grant.

Applications for the grant open on July 19, 2024.