Chelsi Bay, Montana, USA
December 28 2021
The Montana Alfalfa Seed Committee is inviting proposals for demonstration projects, applied research, and market development projects designed to improve the quality and expand production of alfalfa seed gown in the state. Proposals are due February 9, 2022.
Public and private entities and organizations, business and industry, educational institutions, local governments, and individuals may apply. To qualify for consideration, proposals must have practical, near-term application involving practices or organizational arrangements that will stimulate and expand the alfalfa seed industry. Examples of eligible projects include but are not limited to conducting research programs that improve alfalfa growing culture, developing and improving measures for disease and pests known to attack alfalfa crops and pollinators such as Alfalfa Leaf Cutter Bees, and/or planning and conducting publicity and sales promotion campaigns, media development, and trade show exhibition.
A complete list of guidelines and eligibility requirements is available on the Montana Department of Agriculture’s website. Questions can be directed by mail to the Montana Alfalfa Seed Committee at P.O. Box 200201, Helena, MT 59620-0201; by phone at (406) 444-2402; or via email at Danielle.Jones@mt.gov.
The Montana Alfalfa Seed Committee will review proposals and recommend funding awards to the Montana Department of Agriculture at its first regular meeting of the year. Established by the 1981 Legislature, this committee encourages development of the alfalfa seed industry through improvements and innovations across various aspects of the business.