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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
www.agriculture.state.pa.us
GRANT/PROGRAM
Crop Insurance Program – Since many farmers cannot control
disasters, it is wise to transfer some risk to crop insurance
in exchange for a manageable premium that can be a part of
a budget. Crop insurance can also work as part of a seamless
package with pre-harvest crop marketing programs that can
help to increase profits in good years. The national crop insurance
program is undergoing significant changes and improvements
as a result of the new Agricultural Risk Protection Act
of 2000.
First Industries Fund – One of 19 programs in June 2004
economic stimulus package. Funds are for Small Business
First program (SBF), Machinery and Equipment Loan Fund
(MELF), new loan guarantee program, business and marketing
plans, and other pre-construction costs.
First Industries Fund Loan Guarantees – Provides private
lenders with a risk management tool, and agricultural borrowers
access to private credit sources at lower-risk rates and
terms.
Land Trust Reimbursement Grant Program – An individual
grant will reimburse a qualified land trust up to $5,000 of
expenses incurred in acquiring an “agricultural conservation
easement,” as defined in the Agricultural Area Security Law.
Expenses include appraisal costs, legal services, title searches,
document preparation, title insurance, closing fees and survey
costs.
CONTACT INFO/DEADLINE
The Crop Insurance Program is a work in
progress that may have new benefits for your
farm on a year-to-year basis. Farmers are encouraged
to contact a crop insurance agent
to get the details or their local Farming Service
Agency.
Contact – Karen Powell at (717) 705-9511
No date specified. Land, buildings, working
capital, equipment, etc. per SBF and MELF
guidelines; implementing Best Management
Practices; and energy-related activities impacting
production agriculture or agribusiness.
Contact – www.PAgrows.com for more information
or call 1-888-PAgrows
No date specified. Applicant must submit application
with following: information about
applicant and business; a description of the
project; a description of all sources of financing;
prior two years of financial statements;
meet regulatory/permitting; and other information
required by the CFA.
Contact – www.PAgrows.com for more information
or call 1-888-PAgrows
Land trust must be a tax-exempt institution
under section 501(c) (3) and include
the acquisition of agricultural conservation
easements or other conservation easements
in its stated purpose. An eligible land trust
seeking reimbursement grants under the
program shall register with the State Agricultural
Land Preservation Board.
Contact – Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture,
Bureau of Farmland Preservation at
(717) 783-3167
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