This program helps farmers in Minnesota learn good business management strategies that will lead to profitable and satisfying farming operations. Scholarships pay 50% for up to 40 credits, in order to make Farm Business Management (FBM) education more affordable for our state's beginning farmers.

• Beginning Farmer FBM Scholarship - Initial Application (PDF: 129 KB / 1 page)
• Beginning Farmer FBM Scholarship - Renewal Form (PDF: 141 KB / 1 page)
• Beginning Farmer FBM Scholarship Program Information/FAQ
• FBM Program Contact Information - Deans and Instructors 

Send applications to becky.balk@state.mn.us and jerie.heille@state.mn.us.

MDA Contact

Becky Balk, Program Administrator
becky.balk@state.mn.us or 651-201-6369