According to USDA Rural Development, a total of 61 organizations in 45 states received Rural Business Enterprise Grants (RBEGs). The RBEG program helps to finance and facilitate the development of new and existing businesses in rural America.
MarketMaker is a national partnership of land grant institutions and State Departments of Agriculture.
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 | Local/Regional FoodsPeople are rediscovering the benefits of buying food locally. It is fresher than most produce in the supermarket and that means taste and nutrition are readily available to consumers. It is also good for local economies--buying directly from family farmers helps them stay in business. | Topics: 1 |
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