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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 2001 MEDIA CONTACT: Diane
Baedeker Petit, 617-626-1752, Diane.Baedeker@state.ma.us Got an idea for a new agricultural technology that would help Massachusetts farmers address environmental and economic concerns? If so, you're invited to submit a proposal to Massachusetts Department of Food and Agriculture's Agro-Environmental Technology Grant Program. The "Agro-Tech" program provides matching grants up to $50,000 to organizations and individuals for demonstration projects, feasibility analyses and applied research projects that address agriculture-related environmental concerns and stimulate development and viability in the food and agriculture industry. Last year, nine projects were funded with an average award of $13,500. The Request For Proposals (RFR) is available on-line on the Department's web site at http://www.state.ma.us/dfa/programs/grants.htm. Proposals are due by January 26, 2002. For more information or to request a copy of the RFR, contact Susan Phinney at 617-626-1772, Susan.Phinney@state.ma.us. |
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