There are many kinds of assistance available to agricultural entrepreneurs:
Business Planning
Funding Sources – Grants and Loans
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MDA Grant Programs (Dairy Business Planning, Dairy Profitability, Sustainable Agriculture)
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Farmer Rancher Grant Program (USDA-SARE)
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Rural Business Enterprise Grant - USDA-Rural Development
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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)
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Farm Service Agency (USDA)
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Small Farm Funding Resources (USDA Rural Information Center)
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Funding Resources - Rural Information Center (National Agricultural Library)
Legal Considerations
Technical, Scientific, and Business Expertise
MDA Contact
Meg Moynihan Minnesota Farm Opportunities 651-201-6616 Ag Marketing & Development Division
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