The Fund for Rural America, a competitive grants program providing funds
both for rural development and to support research, education, and
extension activities. Currently, if funding is maintained, the program will
spread $60 million a year, over five years, for projects integrating rural
development, environmental stewardship and agricultural competitiveness.
We need to get calls in immediately to Senator Daschle's (of S. Dakota)
Washington office. Call and leave a message with Zabre Valentine that you
support full funding for the Fund for Rural America. CALL IMMEDIATELY!!!
Ms. Valentine's number is (202) 224-2321 or call Kim Leval for more
information (see below)
Kim Leval, Program Leader
Farm and Community Policy Program
Center for Rural Affairs
PO Box 406
Walthill, NE 68067
phone: (402) 846-5428 fax: (402) 846-5420
email: kiml@cfra.org
www.cfra.org
"Serving family farmers and rural communities for 25 years"
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