Dear Neighbor,
Just a quick reminder that this Friday, Dec. 18, is the deadline to apply for livestock investment grants available through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.
The grants are available to Minnesota livestock farmers for expenses incurred between Aug. 1, 2015 and June 30, 2017. Producers can be reimbursed 10 percent of the first 500,000 of investment in their operation, with a minimum $4,000 investment. This applies to expenses related to the purchase, construction or improvement of livestock buildings or facilities, the purchase of fencing, as well as feeding or waste management equipment. You also may apply if you suffered a loss due to natural disasters or unintended consequences.
This program has been in place since the Legislature first funded it in 2008. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture reports 468 grant recipients have invested an estimated $150 million in improvements since then.
Click here for more details about the grants and good luck if you submit an application.
Sincerely,
Paul