Ag Loans for Cold Storage

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Introduction to the NRCS Conservation Plan

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Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) Program Deadline Jan. 8, 2025

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Deadline to Submit Initial Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Paperwork Approaching

The deadline to submit initial paperwork Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is approaching on November 3rd! Don't miss out on...
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USDA Resources for Urban Ag: Applying for NRCS EQIP Programs

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Below is a list of grant sources that are relevant to producers who sell direct to consumers or to other local food markets. Visit these sites to learn more about the grant opportunities, the current status and timelines.

Resources

Census of Agriculture, USDA National Ag Statistics Service

South Dakota Grant Opportunities

Specialty Crop Block Grants

South Dakota Ag Foundation

Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Grants

SARE Grants

AMS: Farmers Market Promotion Program

AMS: Local Food Promotion Program

FNS: Farm to School Grant Program

NRCS: Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)

NRCS: Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)

NRCS: Urban Agriculture and Innovation Production (UAIP) Grant

NIFA: Community Food Project Competitive Grants Program

NIFA: Food & Agriculture Service Learning Program

NIFA: Food Safety Outreach Program

Value Added Producer Grant

EPA: Local Foods Local Places