REAPing the Benefits Of Energy Program

USDA Rural Development is highlight the success of it’s Rural Energy for America Program, known as REAP. State Director Elsie Meeks says the program works for producers and small business…

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One business that’s benefitting from REAP is Legend Seeds in De Smet…

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Meeks says a program like this is important to the President’s economic recovery program…

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The REAP program was established throught the 2002 Farm Bill and with a new Farm Bill in the balance Meeks is hopeful it will continue…

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A number of deadlines for eligibility for the REAP program are approaching and Meeks encourages producers and small rural businesses to contact U-S-D-A Rural Development before the end of the month.