County grant supports CDL licensing
To be eligible for the $500 grant, an applicant must be a Darke County resident and Farm Bureau member, 18 to 25 years of age.
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Darke County Farm Bureau is excited to announce a Commercial Driver’s License Grant- new for 2024! $500 grants are available to applicants pursuing a Commercial Driver’s License, with intent for agricultural use.
Purpose
Darke County Farm Bureau is dedicated to supporting students who are pursuing a CDL, with the intent to use for agricultural use. Agriculture use could include but is not limited to: transportation of agricultural goods, products to and from the farm, hauling livestock, etc. The agricultural use is left up to determination of the county Farm Bureau board of trustees.
Eligibility
1. Must be a Darke County resident.
2. Applicant must be age 18-25. Identification must be provided if requested by the Darke County Board of Trustees.
3. Applicant must be a Darke County Farm Bureau member. (If you are not a Darke County Farm Bureau member, please follow this link to join now or call us at 937-335-1471)
Application
For more information, or to apply, click here. Applications are due April 1 by 5 p.m.
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The issue of property taxation remains as one of the biggest challenges our members face today. Ensuring agricultural property is valued for its agricultural potential and not development is critical to the continued success of Ohio agriculture.
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