The Northeast Farm Credit AgEnhancement Program Due April 1
This grants program is intended to support programs, projects, events and other activities that enhance agriculture, commercial fishing and the forest products industry in the region. Eligible programs, projects and activities include those that:
- assist in the development of young and beginning farmers.
- encourage leadership development to strengthen agriculture and the food and fiber industries.
- are intended to generate a greater understanding and appreciation of agriculture and the food and fiber industries throughout the region.
- recognize the accomplishments of leaders of the agriculture and food and fiber industries.
- are undertaken to study or advance the economic viability of agriculture and the food and fiber industries in the Northeast.
- promote agriculture / food / fiber industry interest.
Support from the Northeast Farm Credit AgEnhancement Program ranges normally from between $1,000 and $5,000. Proposal deadlines are April 1, August 1 and December 1. Proposals may be submitted to: Mr. Robert A. Smith Telephone: (413) 821-0212 Farm Credit AgEnhancement Program, P.O. Box 9061, Springfield, MA 01102-9061. |