Minnesota dairy farm and dairy processing operators (current or prospective) can get 50% of the cost, $500 to $5,000, to hire an independent consultant for business planning. Reviewed in order received.
This grant pays 50% of the cost, up to $5,000, for Minnesota dairy farm or dairy processing operators to hire a qualified, independent third party for technical assistance with business planning. Requests may be $500 to $5,000, and about $83,000 is available each fiscal year. Applications are reviewed in the order received, with priority for those received by May 1.
Be the principal operator or prospective operator of a dairy farm or dairy processing business
Farm or business must be in Minnesota and authorized to farm or conduct business in Minnesota
Only one open grant at a time
Funds may only be used to hire a professional to provide technical assistance services
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