Projects are divided into two (2) categories: 1. Land, Water & Timber Projects; and 2.
Land, Water & TimberAlternative Energy Projects. The criteria for each category are set forth below.
1.LAND, WATER & TIMBER PROJECT CRITERIAIn order to qualify to receive financial assistance under the Resources Program, a Land, Water & Timber project must meet at least one of the following criteria:
a. Promote the marketability of Mississippi agricultural projects;b. Assist in the development of marketing plans and business opportunities for independent farmers in the State;c. Encourage the commercialization of new agricultural technology businesses;d. Assist in the research and development of new agribusiness products;e. Initiate the development of a processing facility for Mississippi agricultural commodities;f. Initiate the development of Mississippi wholesale distribution businesses for agricultural inputs and products;g. Promote the development of institutional and specialty markets for Mississippi agriculture products;h. Promote farm and agricultural education; ori. Encourage additional research for new agricultural product developments.2.LAND, WATER & TIMBERALTERNATIVE ENERGY PROJECT CRITERIA In order to qualify to receive financial assistance under the Resources Program, a Land, Water & TimberAlternative Energy Project must meet at least one of the following criteria: a. Alternative energy projects utilizing agriculture wastes, byproducts or commodities as a fuel source;b. Alternative energy applications utilizing Mississippi natural resources to lower expenses, provide a more sustainable source of energy, or displace traditional energy sources for residences, small businesses and agribusiness;3. Research toward the development of alternative energy strategies or technologies using Mississippi natural resources, if such research is anticipated to lead directly to commercialization for the benefit of agribusiness;4. Education/demonstration efforts geared toward the utilization of Mississippi natural resources in alternative energy strategies and technologies for the benefit of agribusiness; or5. Direct commercialization of alternative energy technologies utilizing Mississippi natural resources for the benefit of agribusiness.2 Miss. Code. R. 701-1-104.01
Miss. Code Ann. § 69-46-5 (Rev. 2002).