Methane Digester Loan Program
| Eligible States | MN |
| Type | Loan |
| Area of Interest | Agriculture |
| Description |
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture Methane Digester Loan Program helps livestock producers install anaerobic digesters on their farms by providing zero-interest loans. Loans can be for a maximum of $250,000 for a 10 year period. The loan program is part of the Rural Finance Authority (RFA) revolving loan fund, through which farmers can receive financial aid for many different farming related activities and improvements. Eligible applicants are Minnesota residents, domestic family-farm corporations, and family-farm partnerships. The RFA can award either a direct loan or participate in a loan with an outside lender. In either case, the RFA's maximum contribution is $250,000 and limited to 10 years, although the outside lender may have different conditions. |
| Eligible Organizations | Livestock Producer |
| How to Apply | Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. A $100 registration fee is required, and only applicants who have not previously received a loan from the program may apply. |
| For More Information | http://www.mda.state.mn.us/grants/loans/digester.aspx  |
| Primary Contact | David Weinand Minnesota Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Services Division 625 Robert Street North St. Paul, MN 55155 (651) 201-6666 David.Weinand@state.mn.us |