Funding cycle now open for Growth Through Agriculture Program

HELENA — The Montana Department of Agriculture is announcing the opening of the 2020 funding cycle for the Growth Through Agriculture Program. Montanans interested in creating or expanding their agricultural businesses are invited to apply for funds through the state grant program.

“Our Growth Through Agriculture program has a long history of helping Montana’s producers and small businesses add value, scale up and access new markets,” Director Ben Thomas said.

“Investing in the diversification and expansion of our ag industry strengthens the state’s economy overall, and I’m...