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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">As always, not everything may pertain to you but you may know someone who could benefit from the information. Enjoy.</span></p>
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<h1 style="border:none;padding:0in"><span style="font-family:"Century Schoolbook",serif;font-weight:normal">FUNDING</span><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Century Schoolbook",serif;color:#1F4E79"><o:p></o:p></span></h1>
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<![if !supportLists]><span lang="EN" style="font-size:9.0pt;color:windowtext"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">1.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="https://www.grants.gov/"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#055AAF">Intro to Applying on Grants.gov</span></b></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
</span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">(webinar).</span><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></h2>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="https://www.grants.gov/"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#055AAF">How to Register with Grants.gov</span></b></a><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
(</span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">webinar).
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</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="https://www.fb.org/events/afbf-annual-convention/ag-innovation-challenge?mc_cid=f5d2da05c6&mc_eid=73b894e4e1"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#055AAF">Farm Bureau Ag Innovation
Challenge</span></b></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
</span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Purpose: competition to provide an opportunity for U.S. startups to showcase business innovations in food and agriculture. Deadline: 9/30/19.
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</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/specialty-crop-research-initiative-scri"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#055AAF">USDA Specialty Crop Research Initiative</span></b></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Purpose: The purpose of the SCRI program is to address the critical needs of the specialty crop industry by awarding grants to support research and extension that address
key challenges of national, regional, and multi-state importance in sustaining all components of food and agriculture, including conventional and organic food production systems. Deadline: 10/15/19.
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#055AAF">EPA Environmental Justice Grant Writing Basics Blog Series</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">—
Learn tips and advice for writing federal grant applications through the Grant Writing Basics Blog Series, more information
</span><a href="https://blog.grants.gov/category/learngrants/grant-writing-basics/"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#055AAF">here</span></b></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">.
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMjA0Ljk4NTYzNTAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTIwNC45ODU2MzUwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDY1ODE4JmVtYWlsaWQ9YWxhbi5zaGFubm9uQGZucy51c2RhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9YWxhbi5zaGFubm9uQGZucy51c2RhLmdvdiZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&153&&&https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/RL/RL33243"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#055AAF">CRS
Issued Updated Report: “Small Business Administration: A Primer on Programs and Funding”</span></b></a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">Congressional interest in the SBA’s loan, venture capital, training, and contracting programs has increased in recent years, primarily
because small businesses are viewed to stimulate economic activity and create jobs.</span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="http://www.chefannfoundation.org/programs-and-grants/project-produce/"><b><span style="color:#055AAF">School Fruit and Veggie Grants (</span></b><span style="color:#055AAF">Sponsored by
<b>Skoop and Chef Ann Foundation)</b></span></a><b> Purpose: </b>Awards school projects that help kids learn about and eat more fruits and vegetables.
<b>Eligibility: </b>Schools participating in the National School Lunch Program. Schools with greater than 50% free and reduced eligible enrollment encouraged to apply.
<b>Funding: </b>$2,500/school. <b>Deadline:</b> Available until funding is depleted.
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span class="MsoHyperlink"><b><span style="color:#055AAF">Schools Can Apply for Classroom Supply Grants through Nov. 1</span></b></span>. Applications are now open for schools to request up to $500 to purchase eligible art supplies
and materials for their visual and performing arts classrooms. The Oklahoma Arts Council's new Classroom Supply Grants for Visual and Performing Arts program is available to PreK-12 public, public charter, and non-religious private schools statewide. Schools
must have at least one part-time arts instructor in the discipline for which they seek funding.
<a href="https://arts.ok.gov/Grants.html">Apply for a Classroom Supply Grant</a>. Deadline to apply is
<b>November 1</b><span lang="EN" style="color:#2E74B5">.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span class="MsoHyperlink"><b><span style="color:#055AAF">State Farm Offering Good Neighbor Citizenship Grants</span></b></span> State Farm is offering grant funding through its Good Neighbor Citizenship Company Grants program.
State Farm provides support for community development and education. Funding is provided for neighborhood revitalization, small business development, and other efforts that may relate to the arts. Eligible organizations must request at least $5,000. Nonprofit
organizations, chambers of commerce, and K-12 schools are among entities that are eligible to apply. Applications are available through
<b>October 31</b>. Visit <a href="https://www.statefarm.com/retirees/good-neighbor-grant">
statefarm.com for details</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">The
<b><span style="color:#055AAF">Ford Family Foundation</span></b><span style="color:#055AAF">
</span>offers the </span><span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow"><a href="http://www.tfff.org/what-we-do/vital-rural-communities/community-and-economic-development/rural-capital-projects"><b><span style="color:#055AAF">Community Building Spaces
Grant</span></b></a></span><b><span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow"> Purpose:
</span></b><span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">To provide funding for the development of public spaces.
<b>Eligibility</b>: Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, governmental entity, or IRS-recognized tribe.
<b>Funding</b>: $50,000 to $250,000. <b>Deadline</b>: Rolling. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>The Ford Family Foundation offers <b><u><span style="color:#055AAF"><a href="http://www.tfff.org/what-we-do/vital-rural-communities/community-and-economic-development/good-neighbor-grants"><span style="color:#055AAF">The Good
Neighbor Grant</span></a></span></u></b><b> Purpose:</b> To provide small grants to organizations in response to unexpected needs or simple projects.
<b>Eligibility</b>: Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, governmental entity, or IRS-recognized tribe.
<b>Funding</b>: $1,000 to $10,000. <b>Deadline</b>: Rolling.<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="http://programs.lisc.org/rural_lisc/images/resources/asset_upload_file142_22220.pdf"><b><span style="color:#055AAF">Community Facilities Fund (Rural LISC)</span></b><b><span style="color:#055AAF">
</span></b></a><b>Purpose: </b>Rural LISC was recently approved as a USDA Community Facilities Re-lender. These loans fund construction of essential community facilities.
<b>Eligibility: </b>Nonprofits or public entities in rural areas. <b>Funding: </b>
$100,000 - $8 million. <b>Deadline: </b>Rolling. <o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><u><span style="color:#055AAF"><a href="https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/community-facilities-direct-loan-grant-program"><span style="color:#055AAF">Community Facilities Grant and Loan Program (USDA RD)</span></a></span></u></b><b>
Purpose:</b> Provides affordable funding to develop essential community facilities, including local food system facilities, in rural areas with populations under 20,000.
<b>Funding:</b> Varies. <b>Eligibility:</b> Public bodies, community-based nonprofits, federally-recognized Tribes. Priority is given to small communities (populations of 5,500 or less) and low-income communities.
<b>Deadline: </b>Rolling.<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><u><span style="color:#055AAF;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow"><a href="https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/rural-business-development-grants"><span style="color:#055AAF">Rural Business Development Grant (USDA
RD)</span></a> </span></u></b><b><span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">Purpose:</span></b><span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow"> Supports development of small rural businesses, including projects related to land acquisition/development,
community economic development, and feasibility studies. <b>Funding: </b>$10,000 to $500,000.
<b>Eligibility: </b>governments/authorities, nonprofits, universities, federally-recognized tribes, rural cooperatives.
<b>Deadline: </b>Applications accepted through local or state Rural Development offices once every year.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Infrastructure Loan & Loan Guarantee Program</span></strong></a> USDA Rural Development Rural Utilities Services offers this program to provide insured loans and loan guarantees for construction of electric distribution facilities in rural areas for generation,
transmission, and distribution as well as system improvements/ replacement and demand side management, energy conservation programs, and on-grid and off-grid renewable energy systems.
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Application Deadline: Ongoing</span></strong>
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Infrastructure Loans and Loan Guarantees </span></strong></a>USDA Rural Development Rural Utilities Services offers this program to provide financing for the construction, maintenance, improvement and expansion of telephone service and broadband in rural areas.
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<span style="color:#1D5782">Other RUS Telecommunications Programs</span></a>. <strong>
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Application Deadline: Ongoing </span>
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Energy for America Program (REAP)</span></strong></a> USDA Rural Development offers REAP
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<span style="color:#1D5782">funding</span></a> to be used for renewable energy systems such as anaerobic digesters, biomass, geothermal, hydropower, wind and solar as well as energy efficiency improvements to heating, ventilation and cooling systems; insulation;
and lighting and refrigeration. <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Application Deadline: Various
</span></strong></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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Broadband Access Loan and Loan Guarantee Program</span></strong></a><u> </u>USDA Rural Development Rural Utilities Services furnishes loans and loan guarantees for the costs of construction, improvement, and acquisition of facilities and equipment for broadband
service in rural areas where at least 15 percent of households do not have broadband services.
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Application Deadline: Ongoing
</span></strong></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program</span></strong><span style="color:#1D5782">
</span></a>USDA Rural Development offers funding opportunities to build and modernize essential community facilities which include, and not limited to, funding for rural emergency response departments, construction/upgrades of police stations/vehicles, 911
dispatch centers, fire departments/trucks, and much more! Specific Requirements Apply.
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Application Deadline: Ongoing</span></strong></span><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
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Corps Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)</span></b></a> Quality social engagement is important for the health of older rural Americans and CNCS funds RSVP members, 55 years and older, to support in areas of need including: educational support, to
renovate homes, to assist victims of natural disasters, and to provide independent living services.
<b>Application Deadline: September 25, 2019</b> </span><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
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Health Network Development Program</span></b></a><u> <br>
</u>Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration program offers funding to improve access and quality of health care in rural areas through network collaboration, adapting an evidence-based service model, and promoting
sustainability of rural health networks through the creation of diverse products and services.
<b>Application Deadline is November 25, 2019</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span></span><![endif]><a href="https://www.fda.gov/Food/NewsEvents/ConstituentUpdates/ucm623784.htm"><b><span style="color:#055AAF">FDA Issues Draft Guidance to Help Produce Farmers and Fresh-Cut Produce Processors Meet FSMA Requirements</span></b></a><span style="color:black">
On October 19, the FDA issued two draft guidance documents to help farmers and fresh-cut produce processors better understand what they need to do to meet requirements established by the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The first draft guidance is
a </span><a href="https://www.fda.gov/downloads/Food/GuidanceRegulation/GuidanceDocumentsRegulatoryInformation/UCM623178.pdf"><b><span style="color:#055AAF">compliance and implementation guide</span></b></a><span style="color:black"> to assist growers with
meeting the requirements of the Produce Safety Rule under FSMA. The second draft guidance,
</span><a href="https://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/GuidanceDocumentsRegulatoryInformation/ucm623716.htm"><b><span style="color:#055AAF">“Guide to Minimize Food Safety Hazards of Fresh-Cut Produce,”</span></b></a><span style="color:black"> explains
the FDA’s current thinking on how fresh-cut produce processors may comply with the requirement found in the Preventive Controls for the Human Food Rule under FSMA. And here’s guidance on Food Facility Registration that the FDA issued this past August:
</span><b><span style="color:#055AAF"><a href="https://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/GuidanceDocumentsRegulatoryInformation/ucm331959.htm?utm_campaign=CFSANCU_Guidance_On_Food_Facility_Reg_08172018&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua&elqTrackId=e6d0ffbd22ae495284f1765262b02600&elq=52eb97804dcb43ed888e898c2dc7608d&elqaid=4685&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=3722"><span style="color:#055AAF">Guidance
for Industry: Questions and Answers Regarding Food Facility Registration</span></a></span></b><span class="MsoHyperlink"><b><span style="color:#055AAF">.
</span></b></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color:#055AAF"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="color:#055AAF"><a href="https://www.ams.usda.gov/publications/content/community-supported-agriculture-new-models-changing-markets"><span style="color:#055AAF">“Community Supported Agriculture – New Models for Changing
Markets.”</span></a></span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><u><span style="color:#2C1CA4">Farmers’ Guide to Business Structures
</span></u>SARE’s newest book, Farmers’ Guide to Business Structures, provides practical tools to help you choose the best business entity for your operation. Download the free online version of the
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<span style="color:#2C1CA4">Farmers’ Guide to Business Structures</span></a><span style="color:#2C1CA4">. </span><b><u><span style="color:#055AAF"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="https://www.farmers.gov/recover"><b><span style="color:#055AAF">USDA Disaster Assistance Recovery Tool</span></b></a>.
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</span></span></span><![endif]>The National Young Farmers Coalition created <a href="https://findingfarmland.youngfarmers.org/calculator">
<b><span style="color:#055AAF">an interactive calculator</span></b></a> to help beginning farmers find affordable farm financing, a project backed by USDA funding. Users can input the cost of land they're considering buying and learn what FSA loans they're
eligible for along with whether the property qualifies for a conservation easement.
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</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=cH0c64tOsV0zsQsOJjcMrCbZfpsZ91ON"><b><span style="color:#055AAF">Food as Economic Development in Native Communities: A Project Outcome Report</span></b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="http://send.meistermediaww.com/link.cfm?r=rB-8K1dp0wgiEiKhfJ8pgg~~&pe=VOmPoNpgY9vxtFgaooeIuXg3I1HbWJ6WDmC2xhzmC4Hdjos2DzBGVYIqVVhYWSmiWvETZtJ57QHYGSIkbaOmzg~~&t=kR57j2GuRO0myPINJ0jfnw~~" target="_blank"><b><span style="color:#055AAF">5
Ways to Double Your Farm's Revenue Using Facebook</span></b></a><b> <o:p></o:p></b></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Webinars and other materials providing general tips regarding applying for and researching various funding opportunities, along with information on evaluation and First Nations’ own grantmaking process. The resources are helpful
to both nonprofits and tribal government programs.<b> </b>Click on the title to sign up and attend the webinar:<b>
</b><a href="https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/5033207276816264963"><b><span style="color:#055AAF">Developing a Fundraising Plan</span></b></a><b>
</b>and<b> </b><a href="https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/5033207276816264963"><b><span style="color:#055AAF">Fundraising for Tribal Government Programs</span></b></a><b>.</b><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/organic/https:/www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/organic/"><b><span style="color:#055AAF">Growing Organic with NRCS</span></b></a><b>
</b>Organic is one of the fastest growing segments of agriculture, with demand steadily outpacing the U.S. supply. View a new
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8HmI3StJVc&feature=youtu.be"><b><span style="color:#055AAF">3-minute video</span></b></a>, “Growing Organic,” and learn about NRCS assistance for
<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>The National Dairy Council and Discovery Education created a virtual 3-minute field trip of a dairy farm designed for students. Click
<a href="https://www.discoverundeniablydairy.com/"><b><span style="color:#055AAF">here</span></b></a> to view the video.
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</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="http://misadocuments.info/FOOD_from_FARMS.pdf"><b><span style="color:#055AAF">Food From Farms: Toolkit for Direct Purchasing of Local Food</span></b></a><b><span style="color:#1F497D">.
</span></b><span style="color:#1F497D">The toolkit offers examples and templates for starting up community-based procurement of local food directly from farmers.
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="https://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/local-foods-local-places-toolkit"><b><span style="color:#055AAF">Local Foods, Local Places (LFLP) Toolkit</span></b></a><b>.
</b>The toolkit includes best practices and case studies based on resources offered through the federal Local Foods, Local Places technical assistance program.
<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detailfull/national/newsroom/features/?cid=stelprdb1193811"><b><span style="color:#055AAF">5 Steps to Assistance: Getting Started with USDA’s NRCS</span></b></a><b>.
</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>The Organic Center released <a href="http://freshtaste.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=54c76a68a2598d23eff55ff3a&id=d9e5ab6139&e=8ccd347fa5">
<b><span style="color:#055AAF">Increasing Agricultural Sustainability Through Organic Farming</span></b></a>. The 32-page online report covers current research on the environmental impacts of agricultural practices used in organic farming in the areas of soil
health, water quality, biodiversity, native pollinators, and climate-change mitigation.<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="https://newfarmers.usda.gov/mentorship"><b><span style="color:#055AAF">USDA and SCORE Launch Innovative Mentorship Effort to Support New Farmers and Ranchers</span></b></a> USDA is working with the Small Business Administration
and <a name="www.score.org/usda"></a><a href="https://www.score.org/usda"><b><span style="color:#055AAF">SCORE</span></b></a> to bring free business mentoring to farmers, ranchers, and agricultural business owners that can help from getting started to profitability
and growth.<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color:#055AAF"><a href="https://newfarmers.usda.gov/"><span style="color:#055AAF">USDA<b> New Farmer’s Website and Discovery Tool</b></span></a><b>.</b></span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="https://www.epa.gov/sourcewaterprotection/dwmaps"><b><span style="color:#055AAF">Mapping Tool to Help Protect Drinking Water Sources</span></b><b><span style="color:#055AAF"> (EPA)</span></b></a> Users can find out information
about their water sources and identify polluted sources and potential water-contaminating agents.
<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="color:#055AAF"><a href="http://sustainableagriculture.net/blog/updated-csp-2017-resources/"><span style="color:#055AAF">Updated Resources for 2017 Conservation Stewardship Program Sign-Up (National Sustainable
Agriculture Coalition)</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color:#055AAF;text-decoration:none">
</span></span></span></b><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none">New and updated resources for farmers.</span></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><b><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="http://sustainableagriculture.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/FSA-Guide-Final.pdf"><b><span lang="EN" style="color:#055AAF">Farmers’ Guide to Innovative USDA Programs and Resources (National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition)
</span></b></a><span lang="EN">This guide, published in January 2017, shares information about the dozens of USDA loan, grant, crop insurance, and other programs that help farmers to succeed.
</span><i><span lang="EN"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="http://nesfp.org/farmer-training/library"><b><span style="color:#055AAF">Sustainable Farming Resources (New Entry Sustainable Farming Project)</span></b><b><span style="color:#055AAF;text-decoration:none">
</span></b></a>plain language guides about:<b><span lang="EN" style="color:#2E74B5"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#055AAF"><a href="http://www.sare.org/Learning-Center/SARE-Project-Products/Northeast-SARE-Project-Products/Plain-Language-Guides-for-New-and-Under-Served-Producers/Applying-for-Environmental-Quality-Incentives-Program-EQIP"><b><span lang="EN" style="color:#055AAF">Applying
for Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)</span></b></a></span><b><i><u><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#055AAF"><o:p></o:p></span></u></i></b></h4>
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for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)</span></b></a></span><b><i><u><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#055AAF"><o:p></o:p></span></u></i></b></h4>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#055AAF"><a href="http://www.sare.org/Learning-Center/SARE-Project-Products/Northeast-SARE-Project-Products/Plain-Language-Guides-for-New-and-Under-Served-Producers/Financing-the-Farm-Applying-for-an-FSA-Loan"><b><span lang="EN" style="color:#055AAF">Financing
the Farm: Applying for an FSA Loan</span></b></a></span><b><i><u><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#055AAF"><o:p></o:p></span></u></i></b></h4>
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to USDA’s NASS End of Season Fruit and Vegetable Inquiry</span></b></a></span><b><i><u><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#055AAF"><o:p></o:p></span></u></i></b></h4>
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Crops for Market</span></b></a></span><b><i><u><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#055AAF"><o:p></o:p></span></u></i></b></h4>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#055AAF"><a href="http://www.sare.org/Learning-Center/SARE-Project-Products/Northeast-SARE-Project-Products/Plain-Language-Guides-for-New-and-Under-Served-Producers/How-to-Begin-Your-Small-Farm-Dream"><b><span lang="EN" style="color:#055AAF">How
to Begin your Small Farm Dream</span></b></a></span><b><i><u><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#055AAF"><o:p></o:p></span></u></i></b></h4>
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</span></span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#055AAF"><a href="http://www.sare.org/Learning-Center/SARE-Project-Products/Northeast-SARE-Project-Products/Plain-Language-Guides-for-New-and-Under-Served-Producers/Selling-at-a-Farmers-Market"><b><span lang="EN" style="color:#055AAF">Selling
at a Farmers Market</span></b></a></span><b><i><u><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#055AAF"><br>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="http://www.nal.usda.gov/veterans-agriculture"><b><span style="color:#055AAF">Veterans’ Transition to Farming Resources</span></b></a><span style="color:#44546A">
</span>Assists veterans transitioning from active service to civilian life in agriculture. Programs include loans, grants, and training. Programs are facilitated by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, USDA Farm Service Agency, and the Department of Defense.
<span style="color:#2E74B5"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detailfull/il/soils/health/?cid=stelprdb1269028"><b><span style="color:#055AAF">Economics of Cover Crop Decisions Tool (USDA)
</span></b></a>helps farmers decide how to financially manage cover-cropping.<b><span lang="EN"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/contact/local/"><b><span lang="EN" style="color:#055AAF">Local USDA Service Centers Directory/Locator
(USDA)</span></b></a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
</span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">provides the addresses of local USDA Service Centers, which are single locations where customers can access the services provided by the Farm Service Agency, Natural
Resources Conservation Service, and the Rural Development agencies</span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">.
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="http://www.rma.usda.gov/tools/agent.html"><b><span style="color:#055AAF">Expanded Crop Insurance Coverage for Organic Production (USDA RMA)
</span></b></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">In February, 2016, the USDA expanded the number of crops covered by organic crop insurance (57 crops) and increased the amount of insurance coverage.
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">For example, a producer can now use a contract price for millet up to $7.34 per bushel (transitional) or $8.44 (certified organic), compared to past contract prices of $3.67
(for transitional) or $4.22 (certified organic). </span><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></h3>
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</span></span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#055AAF"><a href="https://newfarmers.usda.gov/new-farmers"><span style="color:#055AAF">New Farmer Guide (USDA)</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color:#055AAF">
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#055AAF"><a href="http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/knowyourfarmer?navid=KNOWYOURFARMER"><span style="color:#055AAF">Tools, Resources, Grants, News (USDA)</span><span style="color:#055AAF">
</span></a></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">This USDA resource compiles tools, resources, grants, for farmers.</span><span lang="EN" style="color:#2E74B5"><o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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Farmer Resources (USDA)</span></b></a> </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Information about accessing capital, risk management, marketing, land management, food safety, and educational capacity.<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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The National Data Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) has created a searchable collection of reports, studies and journal articles that address the impact of broadband and digital inclusion on community and individual well-being.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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10 Reasons to Shop at a Farmers Marke</span>t </a></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow"><br>
USDA runs through the top ten answers to “Why shop at farmers markets?” Fresh, nutritious, locally grown fruits and vegetables are just a few reasons plus peruse the
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Seasonal Produce Guide</a>, find a market near you from the <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flinks.govdelivery.com%3A80%2Ftrack%3Ftype%3Dclick%26enid%3DZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwODI3Ljk0ODc2OTEmbWVzc2FnZWlkPU1EQi1QUkQtQlVMLTIwMTkwODI3Ljk0ODc2OTEmZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnNlcmlhbD0xNjc3ODE2NyZlbWFpbGlkPWRhdmUuc2hpZGVsZXJAb2tzdGF0ZS5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWRhdmUuc2hpZGVsZXJAb2tzdGF0ZS5lZHUmdGFyZ2V0aWQ9JmZsPSZtdmlkPSZleHRyYT0mJiY%3D%26%26%26130%26%26%26https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ams.usda.gov%2Flocal-food-directories%2Ffarmersmarkets&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Cb7be786e49174678c60708d72af5a57a%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637025106843283342&sdata=ePgqI8E%2BvJRtWkzKzTjLY%2BmnPKugAeoJS06hdQLkPGM%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
Farmers Market Directory, </a>and learn food safety tips in this web based resource guide.<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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Podcast – Building Resilience </span></a></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><br>
Recent recording from FEMA’s Building Resilience through Private-Public Partnerships conference that includes insightful interviews with several private sector and non-profit partners to examine best practices in performing with resilience when coming out of
a disaster.<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Analysis of the Barriers and Opportunities for the Use of Compost in Agriculture.
</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Seven Generations Ahead produced a white paper, “</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://freshtaste.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=54c76a68a2598d23eff55ff3a&id=ee5de2cbcb&e=8ccd347fa5"><b><span style="color:#055AAF">Analysis
of the Barriers and Opportunities for the Use of Compost in Agriculture 2018</span></b></a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">.” The paper explores the viability of compost as a medium for building soil health and reducing
nutrient runoff and the related impacts caused by mid- and large-scale farms, as well as to understand the circumstances that are advancing or impeding the use of compost in agriculture.<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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</span></span></span></span><![endif]><span class="e2ma-style"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#444444"> </span></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#055AAF;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">OFTA's
Oklahoma Arts Day at the Capitol</span></b></span><span class="e2ma-style"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#444444;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">
</span></span><span class="e2ma-style"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#444444;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">Set
</span></span><span class="e2ma-style"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#444444;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">for April 3 at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Oklahoma's nonprofit arts advocacy organization, Oklahomans
for the Arts (OFTA), is inviting individuals and organizations involved in the arts statewide to participate. The event gives artists, nonprofit arts organizations, museum leaders, board members, educators, and others the opportunity to meet with their legislators
to highlight the value of the arts in their local communities and schools. Attendees can attend all or part of the day's activities. The schedule for 2019 will be available soon. To register, or to learn more,
</span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow"><a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ft.e2ma.net%2Fclick%2Fpojztb%2Ft3tssp%2Fdr5kzj&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Cebcf3cef1f714ff075aa08d6a33966c2%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C636875864269175768&sdata=rmgCq82%2BUH8I1VIDckLgtdWbFNxSTA2RWgqtVeq4IBY%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color:#055AAF">visit
ok4arts.org</span></a></span><span class="e2ma-style"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#055AAF;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">.<o:p></o:p></span></span></h3>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="http://www.amsta.net/"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#055AAF">Grantwriting Resource</span></b><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#055AAF">
(USDA AMSTA)</span></b><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#055AAF;text-decoration:none">
</span></b></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Covers local foods-related federal grants.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">
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</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb1081275.pdf"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#055AAF">Do’s and Dont’s of Grantwriting (USDA)
</span></b></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">provides some general and specific tips on writing a USDA grant.</span><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></h3>
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</span></span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#055AAF"><a href="https://cc.readytalk.com/play?id=4zljpu"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#055AAF">Cooperatives as a Tool for Community Solutions Webinar (USDA
Rural Development)</span></a></span></b><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color:#055AAF"><o:p></o:p></span></span></h3>
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</span></span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#055AAF"><a href="https://cc.readytalk.com/play?id=691yrs"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#055AAF">Local Food Financing and Co-op Business Model Webinar (USDA
Rural Development)</span></a></span></b><span class="MsoHyperlink"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#055AAF"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></h3>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#055AAF"><a href="http://www.wholesomewave.org/how-we-work/doubling-snap"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#055AAF">Double SNAP Purchases Program Explainer (Wholesome Wave)</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#055AAF;text-decoration:none">
</span></a></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">This short video explains Wholesome Wave’s program that doubles the value of SNAP purchases at farmers markets.</span><span style="color:#2E74B5"><o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="http://www.willimanticfarmersmarket.org/farmers-market-website-resources/"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#055AAF">Farmers Market Resources (Willimantic Farmers Market)
</span></b></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Bilingual Market toolkit, business planning guide, website development guide, and How-To Videos.<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="http://www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/f2s/FactSheet_School_Gardens.pdf"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#055AAF">USDA School Garden Fact Sheet</span></b></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
Provides guidance on using school garden produce in the cafeteria, planning for food safety needs, incorporating gardens into summer meal programs and early child care settings, staffing and funding gardens, and successfully sustaining garden efforts.
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</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQxMTE4LjM4MzM5NzgxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MTExOC4zODMzOTc4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3Mjg5MzI4JmVtYWlsaWQ9YWxhbi5zaGFubm9uQGZucy51c2RhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9YWxhbi5zaGFubm9uQGZucy51c2RhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&100&&&http://www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/SP06-2015os.pdf"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#055AAF">Farm
to School and School Garden Expenses Q&As</span></b></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#004785">
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">USDA-FNS answers questions on using school food service funds for farm to school efforts.
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</span></span><![endif]><b><span style="color:#055AAF"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQxMDIxLjM3Mjg4NDQxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MTAyMS4zNzI4ODQ0MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MjQ4MTQ0JmVtYWlsaWQ9YWxhbi5zaGFubm9uQGZucy51c2RhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9YWxhbi5zaGFubm9uQGZucy51c2RhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&106&&&http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/resource-library"><span style="color:#055AAF">USDA
Team Nutrition resources</span></a></span></b><span class="MsoHyperlink"><b><span style="color:#055AAF">
</span></b></span>USDA-FNS farm to school curricula with materials for a nutrition education kit, scavenger hunts, taste-testing stickers, popular events, and the Great Garden Detective Adventure.<span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span><![endif]><em><u><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#052464"> <b>ERS Feature</b></span></u></em><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#052464">:
</span></strong><a href="https://www.ers.usda.gov/amber-waves/2018/december/productivity-increases-with-farm-size-in-the-heartland-region/"><b><span style="color:#055AAF">Productivity Increases With Farm Size in the Heartland Region</span></b></a><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#052464">
</span></strong><span style="color:black">Between 1982 and 2012, larger crop farms were more productive than smaller crop farms in the Heartland region. This productivity gap has widened over time and may have driven the ongoing shift in production to larger
farms. Aggregate productivity of Heartland crop farms increased by 64 percent. About one-sixth of this growth was due to a shift in production to larger more productive farms.
</span><span style="color:#707070">12-03-2018</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span><![endif]><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001rrfmmzSd1YL8-kJwJAqgpB5Gz3100fMfUIc3jPYzBkkZaK1cG1oVNZiLWFeFfLV3BkdGRjY0PhaRosSw1RHnknloQdJrmDxU-RC0ZpsNOHYWz-vROsrWlQXb9m5cFOYP9IldUz523E-Wm6uJ2pKHggUB-Up3PF12RrCqCVKr4m3C5_VbMD6kJMm5N1omDfWixV_q-tYy65-gskPriuzcIi7lu2UezZDXV-NMypbrN1dbUUKc1LpwEbJc0uHaSCpn&c=S84_5bzEWhx5q92Fmh1sExyg-vfrbGACEWwEcbq45SZLnkaakCNpiA==&ch=uYDJqGiu-JofealMtz5TvUIGA4aVfd1Y9fqPDyzJuoZUdP6XYPnnqw=="><b><span style="color:#055AAF">USDA:
Rural Poverty & Well-being</span></b></a> ERS research in this topic focuses on the economic, social, spatial, and demographic factors that affect the poverty status of rural residents<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span><![endif]><a href="https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/atlas-of-rural-and-small-town-america/"><b><span style="color:#055AAF">USDA Atlas of Rural and Small-Town America</span></b></a><b>
</b>View the diversity of challenges and opportunities across America's counties. View indicators about people, jobs, veterans, and county types. The atlas has been updated to include 2012-16 American Community Survey data and the latest (2016) median income
and poverty estimates<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span><![endif]><a href="http://quickstats.nass.usda.gov/"><b><span style="color:#055AAF;mso-fareast-language:X-NONE">USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Quick Stats</span></b></a><span style="color:black"> Retrieves customized tables
with census data at the national, state, and county levels. For more help view </span>
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-9CAmhMRi0&list=UUPtmylrUkGoDkAAWMaUH91A&feature=share&index=1"><span style="color:black">tutorial video</span></a><span style="color:black">.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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