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FSA makes direct and guaranteed farm ownership (FO) and operating loans (OL) to family-size farmers and ranchers who cannot obtain commercial credit from a bank, Farm Credit System institution, or other lender. FSA loans can be used to purchase land, livestock, equipment, feed, seed, and supplies. Loans can also be used to construct buildings or make farm improvements. Many FSA loan application forms are available on the FSA website! FSA loans are often provided to beginning farmers who cannot qualify for conventional loans because they have insufficient financial resources. FSA also helps established farmers who have suffered financial setbacks from natural disasters, or whose resources are too limited to maintain profitable farming operations.
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Leasing is a Strategy Every Agri-Business Operation Should Consider
The equipment either saves you money; makes you money or makes you more efficient because time IS money. Protecting your cash and bank lines is very important - but this shouldn't limit your ability to get the new or used equipment that you need. In today's economy it's more important than ever, to have access to alternative solutions. Why put all your eggs in one basket?
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Sustainable Community Grant |
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Sustainable Community Grants offered by Northeast SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education) make a direct connection between community revitalization and farming. Projects must address specific key issues such as farm finance, marketing, land use, water use, enterprise development, value-added product development, or other delineated topic areas. To apply, you must be affiliated with Cooperative Extension, a municipality, a state department of agriculture, a college or university, a community organization, or other institutional entity.
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Farmer Grants are available from Northeast SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research Education) for commercial producers who have an innovative idea they want to test using a field trial, on-farm demonstration, marketing initiative, or other technique. A technical advisor--often an extension agent, crop consultant, or other service professional--must also be involved. Projects should seek results other farmers can use, and all projects must have the potential to add to our knowledge about effective sustainable practices. Proposal deadlines are usually in December with awards announced in March.
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Agri-Extension Innovation Program |
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Farming in Manitoba and considering a pressing system? This is the funding program for you!
This program provides funds to farm and non-farm clients for the evaluation of innovative technology that will improve environmental sustainability, profitability and added value in farming. Local GO Teams will work directly with clients on Agri-Extension Innovation projects.
Eligible applicants include:
- farmers
- agri-processors
- partnerships
- co-operatives
- corporations and communes
Applicants must lead the projects for which they apply. Priority will be given to technology-verification projects that demonstrate, evaluate and transfer the technology of proven innovations to the farm level. These include proven innovations in:
- new crops (i.e. special kind of canola or soybean varieties for crushing)
- new crop/livestock production methods and technologies (especially those providing new income sources, lower production costs and sustainable production). This could include custom crushing or sale of your pressed products, reducing your external feed costs by feeding your own protein meal and reducing your fuel and transportation requirements).
Funds are available for, but not limited to:
- goods
- shipping and transportation
- services (such as per diems for presenters and laboratory testing)
- promotion and advertising (up to $2,500 per project)
- rental or lease of equipment or machinery
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If you are considering a loan, Farm Credit Canada can offer you a variety of finance solutions.
The most likely loan for when you are considering a pressing system is the Equipment Financing Loan. To find out what loan or financing solution best fits your needs:
Fill out the Apply Online section on the FCC website or simply call 1.800.387.3232 to connect with your local office. |
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Environmental Cost-Share Opportunities for Ontario Farmers |
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Categories in the Cost Share Opportunities that apply to oilseed pressing with Energrow:
Category 26: Energy Conservation Measures
30% (to max. of $5,000) cost-share incentive is available to qualified participants to undertake eligible energy conservation projects including: Farm Machinery and Modification for Biodiesel Use (Practice Code 2606)
- secondary biofuel tank (to allow starting on petro diesel and switching to biodiesel after warm-up
- fuel tank heater (to reduce gelling of fuel.
Category 27: Renewable Energy Production (no longer available) |
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Province Specific Government Grants and Programs |
Click here for a detailed listing of federal and provincial government support programs for farmers.
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