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USDA Announces 2013 Recipients of Rural Business Enterprise Grants

USDA kicked off National Small Business Week by announcing the selection of recipients for USDA’s Rural Business Enterprise Grants (RBEGs).

A total of 54 recipients in 21 states received RBEG awards totaling $4.7 million in investment for rural small businesses.

Many of this year's projects relate to local food and agriculture, including food hubs and farm-to-school and organic food enterprises.

The funding will be used for feasibility studies, improved web marketing, tourism outreach and new facilities.

For more information, visit the USDA’s RBEG website.

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Ethanol's Economic Impact on Rural Communities, David Swenson, November/December 2008.

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Clean Energy Blueprint Benefits Farmers and Rural Economies, Union of Concerned Scientists.
I-35 BioVillage, Swaledale, Iowa - In time, the BioVillage will have parks, open green spaces; a grocery/convenience store that heavily relies on local and organic foods; fuel (E10, E85 and biodiesel); displays and educational events about topics related to sustainability and green; recreational vehicle grounds; a performing arts center; and more.
Sunenergie, Austin, Texas - Patrick Van Haren launched Sunenergie in 2003 out of a desire to bring marketing expertise to the agriculture sector and the renewable energy industry. After weathering several setbacks over the years, the company is now prepared to put $200 million in assets into bioenergy and compost production.

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