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Agricultural Finance Loans Approved
FRANKFORT, Ky. - The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation (KAFC), chaired by Agriculture Commissioner James R. Comer, recently approved $400,126 in agricultural loans for projects in the Commonwealth during their regular monthly business meeting.
KAFC participates with lenders to provide financing to producers making capital expenditures for agricultural projects through...
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Governor LePage Signs Bill to Reduce Red Tape in Maine's Agritourism Industry
AUGUSTA - Governor Paul LePage signed Monday LD 1605, "An Act to Promote Agricultural Activity in Maine by Limiting the Liability for Agritourism Activities." At the ceremonial bill signing in the Cabinet Room this morning the Governor was joined by Department of Agriculture Commissioner Walt Whitcomb, Rep. Aaron Libby (R-Waterboro), Rep. Jeff Timberlake (R-Turner), Rep. Dean Cray (R-Palmyra), Rep....
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USDA Announces Crop Insurance Deadline for West Virginia Nursery
West Virginia nursery producers should be aware that the final date for a new applicant to apply for 2013 nursery crop insurance is May 1, 2012, according to the Raleigh Regional Office, USDA, Risk Management Agency. New applications for crop year 2013 may be accepted until May 1, 2012, with coverage beginning 30 days after receipt of your signed application, a Plant Inventory Value Report (PIVR) for...
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State Seeks Public's Help in Preventing Introduction of Invasive Mussels
Invasive Species inspections stations to open this weekend
Boise - The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) announced that two additional mandatory watercraft
inspection stations will open in northern Idaho on Friday, April 6
th
. One station is located on eastbound
Highway 53 near the Idaho state line and the second station is located on eastbound Interstate 90 at the
Huetter rest area. The stations will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Fridays,...
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Governor Scott and Google Partner to Help Small Businesses Get Online
Florida's small businesses will receive free website and online tools to establish internet presence.
Continuing his efforts to make Florida the best place to start, grow or move a business, Gov. Rick Scott today announced a partnership with Google that will bring free websites to small businesses throughout Florida. "Florida Get Your Business Online" will help drive economic growth by...
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Illinois Products Expo Sets Attendance And Sales Records
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The 2012 Illinois Products Expo was a record-breaker.
The two-day show, which featured food, wine and agricultural products from 77 Illinois companies, attracted 7,718 consumers, shattering the former record of 6,566*.
Those who attended brought their wallets as well as their appetites. Participating companies reported record sales of $130,000, 13 percent more...
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Register Today for Annual Food Marketing Workshop
LAKEWOOD, Colo. - There is still time to register for the "Marketing Your Food Product" workshop. The full day seminar is on Thursday, April 19 at the Community College of Aurora, 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Aurora, Colo.
"This workshop has something for everyone involved in the food industry, regardless of how long they've been in business," said Wendy White, marketing specialist...
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SPECIALTY CROP BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Deadline: Postmark, Friday May 4, 2012
Program Purpose
The sole purpose of the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) is to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. ADAI encourages organizations to develop projects to solely enjance the competitivenss of specialty crops pertaining to the following issues affecting the specialty crop industry. To be eligible for...
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'Soil to Spoon' stewardship materials
available now to educators and group leaders
DOVER - The Delaware Association of Conservation Districts (DACD) encourages you to think about your personal responsibility to be a good steward of Delaware's natural resources during its annual Stewardship Week celebration. The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) has proclaimed April 29 to May 6, 2012 as Soil and Water Stewardship Week, marking the 57th year of the national event....
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