 The American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act of 2009 set aside $50 million for
aquaculture, including approximately $77,000 for producers in
Illinois.
Illinois fish farmers are eligible if their 2008 feed costs
were at least 25 percent of their total operating cost. Fish
farmers also are eligible if their feed costs are 25 percent
above the average cost of feed from 2003-2007.
Applications will be mailed directly to aquaculture
producers who held valid aquaculture permits from the Illinois
Department of Natural Resources during calendar years 2008 and
2009.
Program details are available at
www.agr.state.il.us or by calling 217-524-9129.
[Text from
Illinois Department of
Agriculture file received from
the
Illinois Office of
Communication and Information]
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