Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA)

The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority makes capital available to Missouri farmers, independent producers, agribusinesses and small businesses.

About

Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority staff help facilitate growth in Missouri’s agriculture-based businesses by providing business counseling, information and training on a sector-by-sector basis.

Areas of specialization include capitalization, business planning, marketing, industry development, product and brand development and organizational structures. Staff also helps facilitate growth in Missouri’s agriculture-based industries by working with key partners such as universities, associates, private sector partners and federal and state agencies to aid in the growth of each sector.

Loan officers assist farmers in determining which MDA programs will best meet their needs. In addition to agriculture loans and tax credits, MASBDA offers a value-added grant program which can finance feasibility studies and other planning activities and a value-added loan guarantee program.

Services Provided

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Obtaining Debt Funding
  • Obtaining Government Funding
  • Technology Grants
  • Loan Providers (Specialty)
  • Tax Credits (Specialty)
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Grant Provider (Specialty)

Import and Export Assistance

  • Financial Assistance for Exporting Activities

Economic and Site Development

  • Tax Credits

Tax Services

  • State Tax Credit Information
  • Tax Credits