MDA Grants Available for Livestock Investment
Now Accepting Applications
for 2019 Funding
St. Paul, Minn.—The AGRI Livestock Investment Grant program is now accepting
applications. The grant encourages long-term industry development for Minnesota
livestock farmers and ranchers by helping them improve, update, and modernize
their livestock operation’s infrastructure and equipment. The Minnesota
Department of Agriculture (MDA) anticipates up to $2 million in competitively
awarded grant awards. Funding for the grants was established through the
Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Program to advance
Minnesota’s agricultural and renewable energy industries.
The
grant is intended to promote economic growth as well as environmentally sound
practices in Minnesota’s $7 billion livestock industry. The program encourages
new farmers and generational transitions in order to sustain the livestock
industry in the state.
“The Livestock Investment Grant will benefit farmers and ranchers
all over the state,” said Minnesota Department of Agriculture Assistant
Commissioner Whitney Place. “Minnesota livestock producers are some of the most
innovative in the country. The goal of these grants is to invest in that
innovation by improving production facilities that can help sustain
profitability of the next generation of livestock producers.“
Livestock
farmers with operations in Minnesota may apply for funding. Funding under this
round will have a maximum of $25,000 per project. Applications must be received
no later than 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 15, 2018. The online application
is available at the AGRI Livestock Investment website.
For
more information about the grant, we welcome you to visit the AGRI
Livestock Investment Grant webpage or contact Michael Greene at Michael.Greene@state.mn.us.
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