AFBF opened online applications for its third Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge on May 1, to coincide with National Small Business Week (May 1–7). Entrepreneurs will compete for $145,000 in startup funds.
 
The competition provides an opportunity for individuals to showcase ideas and business innovations that benefit rural regions of the United States. It is the first national rural business competition focused exclusively on innovative entrepreneurs working on food and agriculture businesses.
 
Competitors are invited to submit for-profit business ideas related to food and agriculture online starting at http://www.strongruralamerica.com/challenge