Mainstreet Businesses Focused on Food and Agriculture (MBFFA)

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Through a collaborative approach to small business recovery and resiliency, Mainstreet Businesses Focused on Food and Agriculture (MBFFA) is reducing barriers to access for entrepreneurs seeking customized consulting and training services. Our network of experts is ready to help you get connected, drive solutions, and grow your business venture.

Global Workforce Program

GreenSeam's Global Workforce Program is responding to talent needs in our region by providing technical services to help food and agricultural businesses to hire global talent.

Food & Ag. Summit

Join us for a conversation about the challenges and successes of our mainstreet food and agriculture entrepreneurs in Region 9, and learn about the resources available to those who want to start, sustain, and grow their ventures.

Telling Your Farm & Food Story Workshop

Learn best practices for marketing your food or agriculture business on any platform.

Goals & Objectives

A strategic approach designed to enhance sustainability and growth in the agriculture and food-related sector in Region 9.

Meet the Spokes

MBFFA uses an innovative collaborative Hub and Spoke model to identify, plan and deliver services to our identified clients.

MBFFA Overview

Working with partner Spokes to provide outreach, education, and technical assistance to underserved small businesses in the food and agriculture sector.

Service Area

Serving South-Central Minnesota's nine-county region: Sibley, Nicollet, Le Sueur, Brown, Watonwan, Blue Earth, Waseca, Martin, and Faribault.