Wisconsin Ag Connection - Grant-Writing for Farmers Workshops Being Planned

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Grant-Writing for Farmers Workshops Being Planned
Wisconsin Ag Connection - 09/18/2008

Two upcoming workshops will help farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs successfully apply for state and federal grants. According to organizers, the training will explain how to apply for: Agricultural Development and Diversification grants from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture; Value Added Producer grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development; and The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program, from the USDA Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service.

These programs provide funds for research and development, planning, and working capital to farmers and farmer-based businesses.

The workshop schedule includes:

** October 21: Menasha - Heckrodt Wetland Reserve Nature Center from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. To register, call 920-418-2718 or 920-465-3006.

** November 7: Eau Claire - Washington Town Hall from 9:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. To register, call 715-834-9672 or 715-834-9672 or 800-226-9672.

The $10 registration fee includes lunch and materials.

Workshop sponsors are the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture; Glacierland Resource Conservation and Development Council; River Country Resource Conservation and Development Council; Michael Fields Agricultural Institute; USDA-Rural Development; USDA-SARE; and UW-Extension Agricultural Innovation Center.

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