JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Agriculture has announced up to $100,000 will be available for the Urban and Non-Traditional Agriculture Matching Grant Program. The Department will award grants of up to $7,500 for reimbursement of expenses associated with urban and non-traditional agriculture.
Eligible projects include urban agricultural projects and non-traditional agricultural activities such as introducing a new crop or product to an area or expanding the use of or adding value to agricultural products.
Examples of projects include developing small agribusinesses, implement production infrastructure, creating direct distribution venues, developing agricultural workforce or providing training and development skills for agricultural business sustainability.
Applications must be received by Oct. 26, 2018. The anticipated award date is Nov. 15, 2018, and projects must be completed by May 1, 2019.
For more information about this and other grant opportunities available through the Missouri Department of Agriculture, visit Agriculture.Mo.Gov.
— Missouri Department of Agriculture
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