MICRO ECO-BUSINESS: Here’s a quick update on our full story of a mini-renewal of the original USA Homesteading Act where land or lots in or near small rural towns are being given away as an incentive to repopulate rural communities.
Many states are participating, and here’s a link specifically to the Kansas land giveaway. See [...]
MICRO ECO BUSINESS: Besides the organic apple-a-day, The Center for the Micro Eco-Farming Movement is working on a report on quality and affordable health care insurance for small business farms — urban to rural.
We welcome legitimate information from real farmers or small business owners. We don’t welcome ads for insurance disguised as articles by [...]
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MICRO ECO BUSINESS: Farming grants are now being offered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). They have several categories which may apply to some involved in small scale farming.
Below are just a couple of past farming grants NRCS has funded, to give you an idea. Their site (link above) gives all the information [...]
Continue reading about Farming grants: Another farm grant opportunity for sustainable farming
MICRO ECO-BUSINESS: Please click here to see our recent in depth MEF Center article on the many legitimate farming grants already available. Then, look forward to more resources for new farming grants and support in the future. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants more local small farming and more customers for micro eco-farming, [...]
Continue reading about How to start a small farm: More farming grants for local micro eco-farms
MICRO ECO BUSINESS: If you’re at the “start a farm” planning stage, there are legitimate funds available through farming grants, small business start up loans, and targeted farmer loans in spite of the economic circumstances and even if your bank has turned you down. Grant and loan frauds, as well as resources that charge money [...]