You are invited to a fun gathering on Monday, Feb. 26, 1-4 p.m. at the Rice County 4-H Building, Faribault. You will be treated with refreshments we’ve procured from local women farmers and get to hear from different government agencies that offer programs for your farms.
You’ll learn about low-interest microloans, crop insurance for produce farmers, livestock grants, conservation, value-added grants, etc. and how to apply for them.

Presenters include:
FSA – Farm Service Agency
NRCS – Natural Resources Conservation Service
SWCD – Soil & Water Conservation District
DNR – Department of Natural Resources
RD – Rural Development
UME – University of Minnesota Extension
Xerces Society

This is a free gathering – but you do have to register: https://goo.gl/forms/yAFfyaEnbCrDZqvG3

More information about the programs being covered can also be found at http://www.renewingthecountryside.org/fsa_outreach.