Livestock producers are invited to apply for a portion of $2 million in grants available for on-farm improvements.
Qualifying producers are reimbursed 10 percent of the first $500,000 of investment, with a minimum investment of $4,000. Qualifying expenditures include the purchase, construction or improvements of livestock buildings or facilities. Fencing, feeding and waste management equipment are also covered.
Producers who suffered a loss due to natural disaster may also apply. The grant will not pay for livestock, land purchases or debt refinancing. Past applicants who did not receive an award need to reapply for the 2016 program. These grants are incentives to start projects.
Applications for operations with farmers transitioning into livestock, beginning farmers and those with a positive environmental impact receive priority.
To apply
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The application deadline is Friday, Dec. 18. Apply online at http://tinyurl.com/mdalivestock . For more information and for guidelines of the grant, visit www.mda.state.mn.us/livestockinvestmentgrant .
