Regulations
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) regulates hardy trees, shrubs, and perennials by way o
I farm with multiple family members; who should apply?
Since only one person per farm can apply, it should be the principal operator. This is the person who is the main manager of day-to-day operations. The principal operator can be an owner, hired manager, cash tenant, share tenant, or partner. If you think you have more than one principal operator, make sure only one of you applies.
Yes, you can receive more than one grant, but only one per fiscal year. Your earlier grant project must be complete and the grant closed before you can apply for the next grant.
Can I receive multiple DBPG?
Yes, you can receive more than one grant, but only one per fiscal year. Your earlier grant project must be complete and the grant closed before you can apply for the next grant.
You may apply for the grant, but any work done BEFORE a grant contract is signed by all parties listed will not be eligible for reimbursement.
We have a project already started. Can we apply for the grant?
You may apply for the grant, but any work done BEFORE a grant contract is signed by all parties listed will not be eligible for reimbursement.
Only existing or beginning dairy farmers are eligible for this grant. If the farmer wants to expand or diversify their operation to include other dairy related activities, they may be eligible. Examples include a dairy farmer starting a creamery, milk transport, or ag-tourism business. The project must relate to the business plan for the dairy farm.
Can a dairy related business apply?
Only existing or beginning dairy farmers are eligible for this grant. If the farmer wants to expand or diversify their operation to include other dairy related activities, they may be eligible. Examples include a dairy farmer starting a creamery, milk transport, or ag-tourism business. The project must relate to the business plan for the dairy farm.
These grants can be used for a variety of farm planning and modernization activities. Examples include evaluating the feasibility of expanding a dairy, environmental upgrades, value-added opportunities, and creating strategies to transfer the operation to a family member or other new owner. Regardless of the specific activity, the consultation work done for your project must produce a comprehensive business plan by the end of the grant.
Since only one person per farm can apply, it should be the principal operator. This is the person who is the main manager of day-to-day operations. The principal operator can be an owner, hired manager, cash tenant, share tenant, or partner. If you think you have more than one principal operator, make sure only one of you applies.
Yes, you can receive more than one grant, but only one per fiscal year. Your earlier grant project must be complete and the grant closed before you can apply for the next grant.
You may apply for the grant, but any work done BEFORE a grant contract is signed by all parties listed will not be eligible for reimbursement.
Only existing or beginning dairy farmers are eligible for this grant. If the farmer wants to expand or diversify their operation to include other dairy related activities, they may be eligible. Examples include a dairy farmer starting a creamery, milk transport, or ag-tourism business. The project must relate to the business plan for the dairy farm.
