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Grants available to promote Indiana agriculture

Indiana’s Family of Farmers will again offer grants to improve the promotion of agriculture in the Hoosier State.  In its third year, IFOF will offer grants for local communities of up to $2,000 for educational agriculture-related events.

For the second consecutive year, a portion of the grants has been set aside specifically to fund projects executed by youth organizations.  This category emphasizes youth leadership in the program. 

Denise Derrer, Public Information Director for the Indiana State Board of Animal Health and IFOF Ag Resource Committee Chairman says, “Local educational events are a great way to help Hoosiers learn more about all aspects of agriculture right here in Indiana.”  She says IFOF is excited to continue the grant program to help make both new and existing programs even better.

Funds are made possible through a partnership between IFOF and Farm Credit Mid-America and they may be used by local event organizers to fund education or outreach events focused on food and fiber. 

Applications are due May 31^st.  A link to more information can be found HERE.