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Tom Harkin: “The expectation is that USDA will extend edibility to a broad range of producer groups, including farmer and rancher…”

On the recordMay 8, 2002
The expectation is that USDA will extend edibility to a broad range of producer groups, including farmer and rancher cooperatives. Business ventures with majority control by producers may receive up to 10 percent of grants provided. Nonprofit organizations controlled by producers, whose mission includes working on behalf of producers, and who otherwise meet the eligibility criteria established by USDA, shall also be eligible for grants under this program.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa
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Editor's note · Context

Discussing eligibility criteria for USDA grants for producer groups.

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