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NEW TOOLKIT FOR SMALL AND MID-SIZED LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY PRODUCERS

 The USDA GIPSA (Grain Inspection, Packers & Stockyards Administration) has created a new toolkit aimed at small and mid-sized livestock and poultry producers.  This comprehensive toolkit provides several resources for producer grants, loans, and technical assistance.  Although not specifically targeted toward organic producers, the programs are open to our community and would be helpful.

More information: http://www.usda.gov/documents/livestockpoultrytool.pdf