Comments for Free Money from Government http://www.azogroup.com/blog Grants can Fulfill Your Dreams Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:46:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 Comment on Farm Grants for Starting a Farm by john h http://www.azogroup.com/blog/farm-grant/how-can-i-start-my-own-hazelnut-farm#comment-370 john h Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:02:59 +0000 http://www.azogroup.com/blog/farm-grant/how-can-i-start-my-own-hazelnut-farm#comment-370 Forty acres would be a large area to start the kind of farming that you are talking about. I would suggest that you reserve forty acres for your own use and rent the 200 acres to a crop farmer. This would give you the cash to start your farm. Rent is usually paid 1/2 before planting and 1/2 after harvest. On your 40 acres plant your hazelnut orchard, 10 acres would be a huge one to start, knowing it will be around 7 years before you start getting much return. You might try planting about an acre of Christmas trees each year. Again it will take you seven years to sell any, but would give you a good income every year from there. Plant your berries (strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries) to give you a faster source of income. You will still have more than enough land to plant many vegetables for more income and spread out your income. Meanwhile, the rent money will keep you in business until you get started well. After you get established, you can take over any more land that you want from your rented land. My guess is that the 40 acres will be all that you want to keep you going for years to come. To get started make the County Extension Agent your best friend. He has information on everything you need to know, including information on who might want to rent the land and how much you could rent it for.<br><b>References : </b><br> Forty acres would be a large area to start the kind of farming that you are talking about. I would suggest that you reserve forty acres for your own use and rent the 200 acres to a crop farmer. This would give you the cash to start your farm. Rent is usually paid 1/2 before planting and 1/2 after harvest. On your 40 acres plant your hazelnut orchard, 10 acres would be a huge one to start, knowing it will be around 7 years before you start getting much return. You might try planting about an acre of Christmas trees each year. Again it will take you seven years to sell any, but would give you a good income every year from there. Plant your berries (strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries) to give you a faster source of income. You will still have more than enough land to plant many vegetables for more income and spread out your income. Meanwhile, the rent money will keep you in business until you get started well. After you get established, you can take over any more land that you want from your rented land. My guess is that the 40 acres will be all that you want to keep you going for years to come.
To get started make the County Extension Agent your best friend. He has information on everything you need to know, including information on who might want to rent the land and how much you could rent it for.
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]]> Comment on California Solar Grants by Grant Gopher http://www.azogroup.com/blog/solar-grants/does-anyone-know-about-a-grant-program-in-california-for-installing-a-solar-roof-in-your-house-2#comment-367 Grant Gopher Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:23:59 +0000 http://www.azogroup.com/blog/solar-grants/does-anyone-know-about-a-grant-program-in-california-for-installing-a-solar-roof-in-your-house-2#comment-367 There is a rebate program called "The California Solar Initiative". They also have incentives (grants) for low-income households. More detailed information is found on the website. http://www.gosolarcalifornia.org/csi/index.html<br><b>References : </b><br>http://www.grantgopher.com There is a rebate program called "The California Solar Initiative". They also have incentives (grants) for low-income households. More detailed information is found on the website.

http://www.gosolarcalifornia.org/csi/index.html
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]]> Comment on Farm Grants for Starting a Farm by Carousel http://www.azogroup.com/blog/farm-grant/how-can-i-start-my-own-hazelnut-farm#comment-369 Carousel Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:19:59 +0000 http://www.azogroup.com/blog/farm-grant/how-can-i-start-my-own-hazelnut-farm#comment-369 To start a project like that you will need more than land. There are almond plantations close to where I live, but it has taken decades for these places to be profitable. To start any business you need capital. If you are finances are dire now, you have no chance of getting a grant or a loan. To start with you will have no money coming in. Perhaps for years. Farming these days for the small farmer is not a very profitable business. You have to be totally dedicated to that way of life to be able to achieve anything. It's long days, 365 days a year. I should know. I used to work on a farm.<br><b>References : </b><br> To start a project like that you will need more than land. There are almond plantations close to where I live, but it has taken decades for these places to be profitable.
To start any business you need capital. If you are finances are dire now, you have no chance of getting a grant or a loan. To start with you will have no money coming in. Perhaps for years.
Farming these days for the small farmer is not a very profitable business. You have to be totally dedicated to that way of life to be able to achieve anything. It's long days, 365 days a year. I should know. I used to work on a farm.
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]]> Comment on Solar Panel Grants in New Zealand by Franky http://www.azogroup.com/blog/solar-grants/what-is-the-cost-of-having-a-solar-water-heater-installed-in-new-zealand-2#comment-364 Franky Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:18:59 +0000 http://www.azogroup.com/blog/solar-grants/what-is-the-cost-of-having-a-solar-water-heater-installed-in-new-zealand-2#comment-364 Hell, how do I know what the costs are in New Zealand. I hardly know what it will be in Germany, and that is even quiet different from county to county. Franky<br><b>References : </b><br> Hell, how do I know what the costs are in New Zealand. I hardly know what it will be in Germany, and that is even quiet different from county to county.

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]]> Comment on Single Mother Looking for Grants for Education by jml167 http://www.azogroup.com/blog/grant-for-education/what-is-a-good-resource-for-single-mothers-who-need-grants-for-continuing-education#comment-349 jml167 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:16:59 +0000 http://www.azogroup.com/blog/grant-for-education/what-is-a-good-resource-for-single-mothers-who-need-grants-for-continuing-education#comment-349 OK just so we are clear, federal Stafford student loans do NOT look at your credit and do not run a credit check that will take points off of your credit score. Private student loans do, but they also have higher interest rates so your best bet is the federal Stafford loan anyway. Go to the financial aid office at the school you want to go to and see how much you qualify for in Stafford loans. There may also be some state programs that you can qualify for. Scholarships too! The financial aid office is the best resource for this type of information and they can help you walk through what you need. Good luck!<br><b>References : </b><br> OK just so we are clear, federal Stafford student loans do NOT look at your credit and do not run a credit check that will take points off of your credit score. Private student loans do, but they also have higher interest rates so your best bet is the federal Stafford loan anyway. Go to the financial aid office at the school you want to go to and see how much you qualify for in Stafford loans. There may also be some state programs that you can qualify for. Scholarships too! The financial aid office is the best resource for this type of information and they can help you walk through what you need. Good luck!
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]]> Comment on Residential Solar Panels Using a Solar Grant? by AJEA http://www.azogroup.com/blog/solar-grants/info-on-government-help-for-residential-solar-installation#comment-319 AJEA Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:03:59 +0000 http://www.azogroup.com/blog/solar-grants/info-on-government-help-for-residential-solar-installation#comment-319 Here's the information specific to California on funding for solar electricity systems. This website appears to be sponsored by the state and should tell you everything you need. http://www.gosolarcalifornia.ca.gov/<br><b>References : </b><br>http://www.dsireusa.org/library/includes/incentive2.cfm?Incentive_Code=CA134F&state=CA&CurrentPageID=1&RE=1&EE=1 Here's the information specific to California on funding for solar electricity systems. This website appears to be sponsored by the state and should tell you everything you need.

http://www.gosolarcalifornia.ca.gov/
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]]> Comment on Can a Farm Grant Help This Family Move? by Brittany http://www.azogroup.com/blog/farm-grant/how-do-you-find-a-farm-for-sale-in-the-middle-of-nowhere-in-southern-oregon#comment-372 Brittany Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:02:59 +0000 http://www.azogroup.com/blog/farm-grant/how-do-you-find-a-farm-for-sale-in-the-middle-of-nowhere-in-southern-oregon#comment-372 rich@portlandpowersearch.com E-mail him, and tell him what you are looking for. I'm moving to Oregon and every morning he send me house descriptions of exactly what I want. he is a fantastic relater. <br><b>References : </b><br> rich@portlandpowersearch.com

E-mail him, and tell him what you are looking for. I’m moving to Oregon and every morning he send me house descriptions of exactly what I want. he is a fantastic relater.
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]]> Comment on How To Start a Workable Farm Using a Farm Grant? by clarkz2001 http://www.azogroup.com/blog/farm-grant/i-would-like-to-start-a-small-workable-farm-but-have-little-capital-are-there-grants-available-where#comment-330 clarkz2001 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:52:59 +0000 http://www.azogroup.com/blog/farm-grant/i-would-like-to-start-a-small-workable-farm-but-have-little-capital-are-there-grants-available-where#comment-330 Your local (parish) or (county) has a FSA office that would be glad to help you--but-- be warned that there is a lot of paperwork and red tape.<br><b>References : </b><br> Your local (parish) or (county) has a FSA office that would be glad to help you–but– be warned that there is a lot of paperwork and red tape.
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]]> Comment on Are There Solar Grants in the US? by Aviator1013 http://www.azogroup.com/blog/solar-grants/are-there-any-grants-for-solar-energy-for-my-home#comment-362 Aviator1013 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:51:59 +0000 http://www.azogroup.com/blog/solar-grants/are-there-any-grants-for-solar-energy-for-my-home#comment-362 If you live in the US. There are many. go to www.dsireusa.org there is a map to choose your state or federal programs. There is also a federal tax deduction for solar, wind, and many other green energy systems.<br><b>References : </b><br> If you live in the US.
There are many.
go to http://www.dsireusa.org there is a map to choose your state or federal programs. There is also a federal tax deduction for solar, wind, and many other green energy systems.
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]]> Comment on Solar Panel Grants in New Zealand by billaryrclinton http://www.azogroup.com/blog/solar-grants/what-is-the-cost-of-having-a-solar-water-heater-installed-in-new-zealand-2#comment-363 billaryrclinton Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:49:59 +0000 http://www.azogroup.com/blog/solar-grants/what-is-the-cost-of-having-a-solar-water-heater-installed-in-new-zealand-2#comment-363 $1000 + 385 (tank & thermostat) + 1900 for panels + 95 an hour to hook up. Plan to set aside 200 per year to adjust the thermostat and solar transformer.<br><b>References : </b><br> $1000 + 385 (tank & thermostat) + 1900 for panels + 95 an hour to hook up. Plan to set aside 200 per year to adjust the thermostat and solar transformer.
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