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APR Application Period Open until June 30th

Agricultural Food Safety Improvement Program (AFSIP), due 6/7

The purpose of AFSIP is to support produce operations that are looking to upgrade food safety practices within their operation. By enhancing food safety measures these operations are able to maintain or increase their market access while working towards minimizing […]

Ag-Energy Grant Programs, due 6/7

The purpose of the MDAR’s Ag-Energy Grant Programs is to assist agricultural operations improve energy efficiency and to facilitate adoption of alternative clean energy technologies to become more sustainable. This year’s AgEnergy Grant Request for Responses (RFR) contains applications for […]

Agricultural Environmental Enhancement Program (AEEP), due 6/7

The purpose of AEEP is to support agricultural operations that are looking to install conservation practices that prevent direct impacts on water quality, ensure efficient use of water, as well as address impacts on air quality. By providing reimbursement directly […]

Farm Viability Enhancement Program (FVEP), due 5/15

This popular business planning and technical assistance program from MDAR provides management advice and grants from $25,000 up to $100,000 to implement farm growth and sustainability strategies. This is not a reimbursement program. Farm operators receive grant awards for signing […]