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First REAP Deadline on Feb. 21

The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) helps agricultural producers and rural small businesses complete energy projects. Offering both grants and loan guarantees, REAP helps eligible applicants conduct energy audits and feasibility studies, install renewable energy systems and make energy efficiency improvements.

The first deadline, for energy audits and for renewable energy development assistance, is Tuesday, February 21.

For more details, see the REAP NOFA in the January 20, 2012 Federal Register.

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Agritourism and Nature Tourism in California, Hollie George and Lllie Rilla, Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of California, 2005 - Chapter 5 carefully considers liability, insurance and other risk-management issues.
Agritourism Workbook: Guide to Discovering New Ways to Build a Successful Agricultural Business Through Direct Farm Marketing, Britany Russel, Agri-Business Council of Oregon, 2003 - Contains a nice summary of liability and insurance considerations that includes short and succinct discussions regarding, invitees, licensees, trespassers equine activity, alcoholic beverage consumption and many other topics.
Insuring "Agritainment": Is it Farming or a Business?, American Association of Insurance Services, 2005.
The Legal Guide for Direct Farm Marketing, Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa - For more information, call: 515-271-2947.
North American Farmers' Direct Marketing Association - This site provides a member’s liability insurance list. For more information, call: 413-529-0386.
Understanding Farmers Comprehensive Personal Liability Policy: A Guide for Farmers, Attorneys and Insurance Agents, National Center for Agricultural Law, Research & Information, School of Law, University of Arkansas - For more information, call: 479-575-7646.

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