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Expenses <br />• Suitable expenses are those associated with the production and marketing of <br />diversified farm enterprises, value- added and agri- tourism endeavors. Examples <br />include, but are not limited to: seeds, fertilizer, plants, amendments, trainings, <br />advertisements, packaging, fences, signage, facilities, supplies, tools and <br />specialized equipment. Funds should be used as stated in the applicant's <br />proposal. <br />• Grant funds can be used to offset costs for: specialized equipment; retrofitting <br />and adaptation of existing equipment; supply needs; outreach expenses; new <br />marketing, handling or processing operations; labor for contractors, employees. <br />• Grant funds cannot be used for: purchase of livestock; new, general -use farm <br />equipment, or salary for farmers. <br />Collaborators <br />• Collaborators/ Mentors are not required, but increase the likelihood of success of <br />your project. Mentors may include County Agriculture Economic Development <br />Coordinators, other farmers, marketing and production specialists, extension <br />agents, crop consultants, non - profit organizations, business and other agricultural <br />advisors. The best collaborators bring needed expertise to the project and have a <br />clear role in helping the project succeed. <br />rA <br />11 <br />