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USDA Low Interest Microloan Program Offered to New Farmers

USDA Low Interest Microloan Program Offered to New Farmers

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced a new microloan program that provides emerging farmers with the low-interest start-up capital they need to operate and grow their businesses. “The new microloan program is aimed at bolstering the progress of producers through their start-up years by providing needed resources [...]

Eastern Market: A Model for Food Hubs Around the Country

Eastern Market: A Model for Food Hubs Around the Country

We were so pleased this morning to see this excellent article on Detroit Eastern Market published on the homepage of MetroMode.com. Eastern Market “is the most comprehensive food hub in the nation” according to its president, Dan Carmody. Understanding their methods and learning from their model could significantly increase the [...]