Michael Fields Grants Advising 

BECAUSE OF THE CURRENT ADMINISTRATION'S TERMINATION OF MULTIPLE ACTIVE USDA CONTRACTS WITH MICHAEL FIELDS AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE, WE HAVE HAD TO LAY OFF SEVERAL STAFF AND ARE CURRENTLY UNABLE TO PROVIDE THIS SERVICE. HOWEVER, WE ARE ACTIVELY SEEKING FUNDING TO RESTART THE GRANTS ADVISING PROGRAM, WHICH WE BELIEVE IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT TO BEGINNING AND NON-TRADITIONAL FARMERS. PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW AND WE WILL REACH OUT TO YOU AS WE ARE ABLE. YOU WILL ALSO FIND HELPFUL RESOURCES LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE THAT MAY BE ABLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS.

 

Are you a farmer or agricultural entrepreneur in the Midwest? The Michael Fields Agricultural Institute (MFAI) offers a complimentary Grants Advising service to help you bring your agricultural vision to life through state, federal, and private funding opportunities.

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Our personalized Grants Advising service is designed to help you navigate and apply for grants, loans, and cost-share programs that match your specific needs. Whether it’s funding from federal or state agencies (not limited to the USDA) or private sources, we are here to assist you in identifying the best opportunities for your operation.

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This free service is open to individual producers, farmer associations, and agricultural businesses across various sectors, including farming, fisheries, and forestry. If you're located in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, or Wisconsin, we’re ready to help you secure the financial support you need.

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