Friday, March 16, 2012

Rural energy funds aid farms, business

The USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) offers funds to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce energy costs and consumption. Visit AGFP: Growing Kentucky Agriculture at  http://www.growkentuckyag.com/programs/reap.html for basic information about the program, along with some first steps for how to start an application. The deadline is March 30.

Details of the program are available on-line at http://www.rurdev.usda.govv/IA_bc_energy_reap.html.