Trade show participation grants available

What this means

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture opened applications for grants helping value-added agriculture companies exhibit at domestic trade shows outside the state. Eligible companies capable of larger-scale production may seek support for approved participation expenses and market-development activity. Applications are due November 1, 2026, and the department says a review committee may be used if requests exceed available funding.

Official release

Source material from North Dakota Department of Agriculture. The wording below is the issuer’s statement.

Bismarck, ND – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring announced that applications are open for trade show participation grants. The program will assist North Dakota value-added agriculture companies in exploring domestic wholesale markets by exhibiting at trade shows outside of the state.

“Exhibiting at a domestic trade show can help boost sales, make key business connections and diversify markets,” Goehring said. “Value-added ag companies who can produce on a larger scale are encouraged to apply to promote their products.”

For more information about the program, including upcoming shows and eligible expenses, visit www.ndda.nd.gov/trade-show-participation-grant or contact Shanna Johnson at 701-390-7515 or shljohnson@nd.gov. Applications are due Nov. 1, 2026, and may be subject to a review committee if the number of applications exceeds available funding.

Release text attributed to North Dakota Department of Agriculture. Consult the official publication for any subsequent corrections or updates.