The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is reminding livestock producers that they have until Nov. 30 to apply for Livestock Investment Grants.

Producers who qualify will be reimbursed 10 percent of the first $500,000 of investment toward improving or expanding their livestock operations. A minimum investment of $4,000 is required.

Qualifying projects can include the purchase, construction or improvement of buildings or facilities for livestock production, purchases of fencing and feeding and waste management equipment, and pasture development.

Improvements made since Jan. 1 are eligible. The grants don't pay for the cost of purchasing livestock, real estate or debt refinancing.

---