Biofuel applications
The Manitoba Rural Adaptation Council is accepting applications for funding under the Biofuels Opportunities for Producers Initiative.
The program is designed to help farmers and rural communities share in the benefits of the biofuel industry.
Initiative proposals must fall under one of the following four key areas:
- Securing technical, financial and business planning advisers to assist in the development of biofuel business proposals that involve a minimum of one-third ownership by farmers.
- Undertaking feasibility studies and other studies required to support business proposals.
- Investigating the pre-commercialization of biofuel-related research.
- Gathering information to identify opportunities and facilitate building biofuel capacity.
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The deadline for proposal submissions is June 30.
For more information, visit the MRAC website at www.mrac.ca.
CAIS applications
The Saskatchewan government urges producers to submit their 2006 Canadian Agricultural Income Stabilization harmonized forms as soon as possible to ensure timely payments.
Producers who experienced a decline in their production margins in 2006 due to adverse production conditions including drought or flooding may be eligible for a 2006 CAIS payment.
To participate in the program for 2006, producers must have chosen a protection level before Sept. 30, 2006.
Harmonized forms for the 2006 program year are available on the Agriculture Canada website or by calling the toll-free line at 866-367-8506.
The deadline for forms is Sept. 30.
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Farm scholarships
Rural students who plan to pursue studies in agriculture or forestry can apply for a $1,500 Monsanto Canada Opportunity Scholarship.
The 2007 Monsanto scholarship program will award about 50 scholarships to students entering their first year of post-secondary education at a recognized Canadian educational institution.
Students must come from a family farm or have a forestry background and must demonstrate academic excellence, leadership capabilities and a keen interest in their rural community. Applicants must submit a completed application form and an essay outlining their preferred area of study.
Scholarship application forms will be distributed to high schools, 4-H clubs, provincial and federal agriculture offices, farm retail outlets and seed companies and will also be available from Monsanto’s CustomCare line at 800-667-4944 or on-line at www.monsanto.ca.
Application forms must be postmarked no later than July 16.
Winning entries will be announced in September.
