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Seed Money Available for Illinois Farmers With Big Ideas

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Friday, November 28, 2008   

Springfield, OH - As they wrap up their harvests, many Illinois farmers and ranchers are also busy working on plans to protect natural habitat, bring benefits to their communities, and increase profits. They're applying for grants from the "Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program" (SARE).

The grants are seen as a way to reward agricultural businesses for taking extra time to make sure their land is productive, long-term, explains Deborah Cavanaugh-Grant, an extension specialist at the University of Illinois.

"Illinois has had 44 grants funded; the projects include anything from working with cover crops to aquaculture, to educational programs with youth. Numerous projects have been funded."

Cavanaugh-Grant says it's enough money to help farmers who have a good idea, but not quite enough resources to put it into action. Nowadays, a lot of small agriculture businesses find themselves in that situation.

"The grants are anywhere up to $6,000 for individual farmers. There's also an opportunity for what are called group grants. Three or more farmers can get up to $18,000."

Competition for the grants is keen, however. Cavanaugh-Grant thinks it would be helpful if there was more funding to go around.

"In the last farm bill, the SARE program is poised to receive additional money, but we're not sure yet based on the things happening with the economy if that's going to come to pass."

Illinois farmers are competing with those in 11 other states for funding in the North Central Region. The deadline to apply is December 1. More information is available online at www.sare.org.



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