# USDA awards Cockeyed Farms $200,000 to expand elderberry processing and marketing

> The grant supports processing, marketing and distribution of American-grown elderberry products at the Folsom, Louisiana farm.

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Author: FoodRadar Editorial
Published: 2026-11-01T17:16:44.022Z
Updated: 2026-11-01T17:16:44.022Z
Source publication date: 2026-09-24
Category: Investments
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## Grant for American-grown elderberry products

USDA Rural Development announced on 24 September 2026 that it was awarding Cockeyed Farms a $200,000 grant to expand processing, marketing and distribution of its American-grown elderberry products. The farm is in Folsom, Louisiana.

## Products and market-development aims

USDA describes Cockeyed Farms as a producer of organic American elderberry, blueberries and honey, which it processes into products including shelf-stable goods. The agency expects the investment to open new market opportunities, improve long-term sustainability and expand the customer base. It also expects stronger elderberry demand, improved farm profitability and support for rural economic development.

The award comes through the Value-Added Producer Grant Program. USDA says the programme supports agricultural producers in developing value-added products, conducting market research and implementing business and marketing strategies.

## Sources and rights

- [USDA Invests in Cockeyed Farms to Boost Value Added Elderberry Products](https://www.rd.usda.gov/newsroom/news-release/usda-invests-cockeyed-farms-boost-value-added-elderberry-products?utm_source=foodradar.org&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=editorial&utm_content=cockeyed-farms-receives-200-000-for-elderberry-processing-and-marketing-en). U.S. Department of Agriculture — Rural Development. U.S. Department of Agriculture. USDA Rural Development. Editorial adaptation and translation: FoodRadar. [PUBLIC-DOMAIN](https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/policies-and-links?utm_source=foodradar.org&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=editorial&utm_content=cockeyed-farms-receives-200-000-for-elderberry-processing-and-marketing-en-license).

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