State Farm Viability Enhancement Program applications available

This popular business planning and technical assistance program provides management advice and grants of up to $75,000 to implement farm growth and sustainability strategies. Farm operators not only receive up front cash awards for signing a 5 or 10 year Agricultural Covenant, but also receive valuable consultations and visits from a team of experts to discuss farm production and management, marketing, and business planning.

Typical uses of funds from the Farm Viability Program include building or repairing farm structures, modernizing field equipment, delivery vehicles and tractors, improving marketing structures, purchasing food processing equipment, and establishing farm websites.

Learn more about the Farm Viability Enhancement Program or get an application on line at the MA Department of Agricultural Resources website www.mass.gov/agr or you can request a copy of the application by calling the Farm Viability Enhancement Program at 617-626-1723. The deadline to submit applications is June 23, 2008.
 

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