Amount available
Funding is limited to $5,000 per year, per producer for up to three years to implement one or more of the agricultural initiatives listed under “Eligible Projects”.
Applying
Applications are reviewed on an on-going basis, as received. Eligibility is verified by the MDA Soil Scientists and/or representatives. Contact an MDA Soil Scientist or Coordinator for more information.
Southeast Minnesota (Near Rochester)
- Dawn Bernau, 507-216-1094, Dawn.Bernau@state.mn.us
- Michael Cruse, 507-508-0386, Michael.Cruse@state.mn.us
- Bob Scanlan, 651-201-6171, Robert.Scanlan@state.mn.us
Southeast Minnesota (Near St. Paul)
Bob Scanlan, 651-201-6171, Robert.Scanlan@state.mn.us
Southwest Minnesota (Near Lamberton)
- Russ Derickson 507-822-8769 or 507-752-7036, Russell.Derickson@state.mn.us
- Kevin Hauth 507-822-4175, Kevin.Hauth@state.mn.us
Central Minnesota (Near Staples)
Ryan Perish 218-898-0002, Ryan.Perish@state.mn.us
Central Minnesota (Near St. Cloud)
Casey Field 320-406-4958, Casey.Field@state.mn.us
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