Cattle Handling Facilities Program

Additions of new investment area Temporary or Permanent Shade

The following were added as a new investment area E. Temporary or Permanent Shade:

Material costs necessary for the construction of temporary or permanent shade for cattle. (Excluding trees)

Prerequisites:

• All funds will be disbursed on a reimbursement basis.
   
• Producer must provide receipts for each item being cost-shared.
   
• Producer must attend an educational session and provide a budget, prior to receiving cost-share funds.
   
• Funds will reimburse material expenses and vendor labor. Labor provided by the individual applicant can only be considered for project MATCH. Documented grower labor may be used as match ($16/hour), not to exceed 25% of total project cost. Applicant labor is NOT eligible for cost-share. [For construction projects.]