Dept. Of Agriculture Extends Deadline For Farm Vitality Planning Grant Applications

The Department of Agriculture has extended the deadline to apply for Farm Vitality Planning Grants to June 30. (formal notice)

The objectives of these grants are to enhance the long-term vitality of farms in this Commonwealth through sound business planning, efficient transitions of farm ownership, strategic farm expansion, diversification of agricultural production and building a team of financial and technical expertise as a resource for farmers in this Commonwealth.

$1 million is available in FY 2019-20 to fund these grants.  Only electronic grant applications will be accepted.

Click Here to read the entire April 4 PA Bulletin notice for all the details. Questions should be directed to Morgan Sheffield by calling 717-787-3568 or send email to: msheffield@pa.gov.

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[Posted: April 3, 2020]


4/6/2020

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