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 Features: O n   t h e   C o v e r: One hundred years ago, California almond growers formed a cooperative that eventually made California the world leader for almond production (see page 4). Photo courtesy Blue Diamond Growers. Inset: In this issue we also celebrate another major co-op milestone: the 75th Anniversary of the Rural Electrification Administration (see page 17). Library of Congress photoe




Go To USDA Faith-Based and Community Initiatives web page

Energy FactSheet

Go To BCP Energy Webpage

Rural Area Determinations Here: Link to ERS site that calculates new coordinates for business-loan-eligible rural areas

2007 Farm Bill Logo (farm building with stars and stripes): Link to U S D A Rural Development 2007 Farm Bill Site
Rural Development 2007 Farm Bill Site

 Business Programs Powerpoint Presentation Directory


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National Appeals Division -- Disposition of Cases (Jun-Nov 2008)




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Energy FactSheet
ENERGY: Farmbill Section 9006
1890 Land-Grant Institution Initiative
Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC)
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The Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas
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