Ag Grants



Minnesota farmers have until January 11th, 2013 to apply for Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grants that can help offset the costs of on-farm innovations and/or research.
                 
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will award grants of up to $25,000 for projects such as fruit and vegetable production, livestock production systems, conservation tillage and weed management, organic farming, andalternative energy crop production.
               
The MDA's Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant Program promotes environmental stewardship and conservation of resources and strives to improve profitability and quality of life on farms and in rural areas.

Eligible recipients include Minnesota farmers, individuals at Minnesota educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and local natural resource agencies.

                 

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Topics : Environment
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Locations : Minnesota
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