The Specialty Crops Program at Colorado State University is accepting applications for grower research and education grants for the 2013 production season. The application deadline is Jan.1, 2013.
The request for proposals is intended for research, demonstration and/or education projects addressing specialty crops production, processing and marketing issues faced by small farmers, beginning farmers or socially disadvantaged farmers in Colorado.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture:
• Small farmers are those whose farm sales are less than $250,000 per year.
• Beginning farmers are individuals who have not operated a farm or ranch for more than 10 years. The 10-year requirement applies to all operators of the farm or ranch.
• Socially disadvantaged farmers include individuals of a recognized group that has been subject to discrimination.
Producers and groups of producers interested in conducting research, demonstration, and/or education projects related to specialty crop production, processing, or marketing are encouraged to apply.
For a downloadable program description and application form of the Grower Research and Education Grant Program, go to www.specialtycrops.colostate.edu. Interested applicants may also call Frank Stonaker at 970-491-7068 or apply by writing to:
Specialty Crops Program – Request for Proposals
1173 Campus Delivery
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1173