Region Nine Development Commission

RNDC Food Rescue Coordinator Tom Polich was interviewed by KEYC News Now to give an update about food recovery efforts in the region. Watch the full story here,

Region 9 food rescue coordinator finds new home for unwanted food For the past year and a half Tom Polich has had to tackle a new role with the Region 9 Development Commission as its first ever Food Rescue Coordinator serving 20 food shelves throughout its service area.

Minnesota farmers, producers, and agricultural landowners have an opportunity to access funding for climate-friendly agricultural practices through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Climate-Friendly Agricultural Practices (CFAP) program.

Eligible applicants can receive up to $10,000 for projects that support sustainable agriculture practices such as:
• Conservation cover
• Pasture and hay planting
• Conservation crop rotation
• Tree and shrub establishment

Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis, with approximately $1.2 million available this year.

Applicants do not need to be certified through the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) to apply, though certified applicants are eligible for a higher payment rate.

Eligible applicants include farmers, producers, agricultural LLCs, and agricultural landowners operating in Minnesota.

Learn more and apply at https://www.mda.state.mn.us/climate-friendly-agricultural-practices-incentive-payments