About Matson Consulting's mission is to help small and mid size farmers succeed through effective planning and execution working with USDA funding. Since its creation in 2001, Matson Consulting has helped a diverse clientele across a wide range of agricultural initiatives and bio energy ventures. Our processes have received accolades from clients and reviewers alike. With deep experience and professionalism, our consultants translate your business goal into a road map leading to a successful business expansion. Matson Consulting's network of consultants maintain excellent contacts in government agencies, businesses and academia that can provide the information you need to help your business succeed. Our experts typically have more than twenty years of practical experience. Based on these professional experiences, Matson Consulting seeks to form an invaluable business relationship with new clients. Specialties: - Creation of high quality feasibility studies and business plans for agricultural value added and local food ventures - Partnering with our clients to secure millions of dollars in grants and other funding - Expertise in USDA Rural Development programs such as: - Rural Cooperative Development Grants (RCDG) - Value Added Producer Grants (VAPG) - Rural Energy for America Grants (REAP) - Both energy efficiency and energy generation - Business and Industry Loans - Industry research and publications