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April 24th Emporia - Lyon County Extension Office
April 26th - Garden City Community College

USDA Rural Development was pleased to host two information forums to discuss "The Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvement Program"

This program, announced by Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman on April 7th as part of the 2002 Farm Bill, will provide financial assistance for the purchase of renewable energy systems and to make energy efficiency improvements. Rural Development hosted two forums to provide the opportunity for Kansas to learn more about this new program.


USDA Rural Development Energy Grant Deadline Extended To June 27th

U.S. Senator Pat Roberts Remarks (Emporia Forum)
USDA Rural Development Press Release (Emporia Forum)


Dodge City Daily Globe article (Garden City Forum)
High Plains Journal article (Garden City Forum)

Interview with KFRM 550 AM Melanie Musselman, Agriculture Director

 
           
 

Program Information

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Kansas State Research & Extension AG Manager

Kansas Renewable Energy Working Group