Funding & Assistance
There are many kinds of assistance available to agricultural entrepreneurs:
Business Planning
Funding Sources – Grants and Loans
- MDA Grant Programs (Dairy Business Planning, Dairy Profitability, Sustainable Agriculture)
- Farmer Rancher Grant Program (USDA-SARE)
- Rural Business Enterprise Grant - USDA-Rural Development
- MDA Loan Programs (Ag BMP, Aggie Bond, Agricultural Improvement, Basic Farm, Dairy Modernization, Livestock Expansion, Livestock Equipment, Methane Digester, Seller-Assisted, Sustainable Agriculture, Value-added Stock)
- Farm Service Agency (USDA)
- Small Farm Funding Resources (USDA Rural Information Center)
- Funding Resources - Rural Information Center (National Agricultural Library)
Legal Considerations
Technical, Scientific, and Business Expertise
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MDA Contact
Meg Moynihan
Minnesota Farm Opportunities
651-201-6616
Agricultural Development & Financial Assistance Division
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