Sky's the limit with development scheme
Sky's the limit with development scheme
- 2002
- Landowning in Scotland (272) December 2002/January 2003, 20-22(3) .
Using the experience of a farmer who has diversified from farming, describes the Scottish Executive's Farm Business Development Scheme. The aim of the scheme is to 'provide financial support to farming families to create new income-generating opportunities, or to expand or improve existing diversified activities either within or outwith agriculture.' The fact that it is open to immediate family members and not just individuals or businesses makes the scheme different from other similar schemes. Explains the process of applying for a grant from the scheme and the type of activities the scheme supports.
SCOTLAND
FARM DIVERSIFICATION
FARM DIVERSIFICATION SCHEMES
RURAL DEVELOPMENT
RURAL BUSINESSES
RURAL COMMUNITIES
Using the experience of a farmer who has diversified from farming, describes the Scottish Executive's Farm Business Development Scheme. The aim of the scheme is to 'provide financial support to farming families to create new income-generating opportunities, or to expand or improve existing diversified activities either within or outwith agriculture.' The fact that it is open to immediate family members and not just individuals or businesses makes the scheme different from other similar schemes. Explains the process of applying for a grant from the scheme and the type of activities the scheme supports.
SCOTLAND
FARM DIVERSIFICATION
FARM DIVERSIFICATION SCHEMES
RURAL DEVELOPMENT
RURAL BUSINESSES
RURAL COMMUNITIES