- I lease a portion of my land to another farmer. Can we both apply?
- Yes, if the other farmer is a different entity with separate management and cash flow.
- Are nonprofits eligible to apply for the Prepare Grant?
- Nonprofits are eligible if they are registered with the Minnesota Attorney General; Minnesota Secretary of State; and either certified with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture as a corporate farm or exempt from the corporate farm law.
- Multiple farmers utilize our organization’s land. Can our organization apply for our farmers?
- Yes, if your organization is authorized to farm, you could apply but would be limited to $10,000 for your organization.
- I raise animals that are not listed as eligible livestock type. Is my operation eligible?
- No, the Prepare program is specific on the types of livestock that are eligible.
- I do not raise livestock, but my business works with livestock and livestock producers (e.g., veterinary clinic, feed production, animal rescue, etc.) Is my operation eligible?
- No, the Prepare Grant is designated for operations that are directly involved in livestock production.
- I do not currently have livestock or specialty crops. Am I eligible to apply?
- No, the grant is available to farmers that produce and sell at least $1,000 of livestock or specialty crop products annually at the time they apply.
- I produce corn and soybeans. Can I apply for this grant?
- No, the grant is open only to farmers that raise and sell livestock or specialty crops such as annual and perennial fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and ornamental plants. See USDA’s list of Specialty Crops for examples.
- What kind of documentation do I need to submit to prove that I sell at least $1,000 of agricultural products annually?
- That part of the application is a self-attestation. The MDA reserves the right to verify the information provided.
- My farming business is not registered with the Secretary of State yet. Can I apply?
- Yes, you can apply as an individual.
- My farm business is registered in Minnesota, but the farm plot is in Wisconsin. Can I apply for something I intend to do at my farm in Wisconsin?
- No, the farm must be in Minnesota.
Applicant Eligibility
- I lease a portion of my land to another farmer. Can we both apply?
- Yes, if the other farmer is a different entity with separate management and cash flow.
- Are nonprofits eligible to apply for the Prepare Grant?
- Nonprofits are eligible if they are registered with the Minnesota Attorney General; Minnesota Secretary of State; and either certified with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture as a corporate farm or exempt from the corporate farm law.
- Multiple farmers utilize our organization’s land. Can our organization apply for our farmers?
- Yes, if your organization is authorized to farm, you could apply but would be limited to $10,000 for your organization.
- I raise animals that are not listed as eligible livestock type. Is my operation eligible?
- No, the Prepare program is specific on the types of livestock that are eligible.
- I do not raise livestock, but my business works with livestock and livestock producers (e.g., veterinary clinic, feed production, animal rescue, etc.) Is my operation eligible?
- No, the Prepare Grant is designated for operations that are directly involved in livestock production.
- I do not currently have livestock or specialty crops. Am I eligible to apply?
- No, the grant is available to farmers that produce and sell at least $1,000 of livestock or specialty crop products annually at the time they apply.
- I produce corn and soybeans. Can I apply for this grant?
- No, the grant is open only to farmers that raise and sell livestock or specialty crops such as annual and perennial fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and ornamental plants. See USDA’s list of Specialty Crops for examples.
- What kind of documentation do I need to submit to prove that I sell at least $1,000 of agricultural products annually?
- That part of the application is a self-attestation. The MDA reserves the right to verify the information provided.
- My farming business is not registered with the Secretary of State yet. Can I apply?
- Yes, you can apply as an individual.
- My farm business is registered in Minnesota, but the farm plot is in Wisconsin. Can I apply for something I intend to do at my farm in Wisconsin?
- No, the farm must be in Minnesota.
