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Tuesday, March 31
9 a.m. - 11
a.m.
Thomas College Student Center Atrium
Waterville, March 24--The Time and Tide Resource Conservation and Development Area Organization, in conjunction with the USDA Rural Development Agency and the Mid-Maine Sustainability Coalition, will host a free workshop that presents information about the USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) and also the Value-Added Producer Grant Program (VAPG) on Tuesday, March 31, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Thomas College Atrium. John Sheehan and Mike Grondin from the Bangor USDA Rural Development Agency Office will be the guest speakers.
REAP offers grants, guaranteed loans and combination grant/guaranteed loans to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses purchase and install renewable energy systems and make energy efficiency improvements.
VAPG provides grant funds (50% matching funds required) to agricultural producers for planning activities and working capital expenses for developing a value-added agricultural product project.
The workshop is geared towards small business owners and/or farmers who may be interested in reducing energy costs, generating their own “green power,” or who are looking for new ways to increase the viability of their business or farm.
The workshop will be held Tuesday, March 31, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Thomas College Atrium, 180 West River Road, Waterville. Seating is limited; please R.S.V.P. prior to March 27 by contacting the Time
and Tide RC&D Area office at (207) 622-7847, extension four or e-mail carl.perry@me.usda.gov.
For more information, please see the
event brochure or visit www.timeandtide.org.
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