Madison (WKOW) -- from WI Governor's Office: Governor Jim Doyle awarded $380,000 in Agriculture Development and Diversity (ADD) grants to 17 projects across the state Monday.
The grants will fund agriculture business innovation in a wide range of projects, ranging from dairy development to renewable energy to a wine cooperative.
"This early stage funding for innovative work keeps Wisconsin ahead of the curve by creating
new markets, increasing valued added opportunities and building up our existing agriculture
sector," Governor Doyle said. "Wisconsin's creativity and innovation are the reasons our
agriculture sector remains a national leader. These grants show that from small steps big ideas can grow."
The grants will fund agriculture business innovation in a wide range of projects, ranging from dairy development to renewable energy to a wine cooperative.
"This early stage funding for innovative work keeps Wisconsin ahead of the curve by creating
new markets, increasing valued added opportunities and building up our existing agriculture
sector," Governor Doyle said. "Wisconsin's creativity and innovation are the reasons our
agriculture sector remains a national leader. These grants show that from small steps big ideas can grow."