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USDA’s REAP deadline is March 30

The deadline for the Rural Energy for America Program or REAP grants and loan/grant combinations, available from USDA Rural Development is March 30.

“These are the most popular of our program areas,” said Tony Logan, USDA Rural Development State Director in Ohio. “Providing for small wind turbines, solar, both large and small biomass projects also energy efficiency for greenhouses and other projects.”

Logan says farmers and small business owners interested in applying should contact their local Rural Development office or their State Rural Development office to get the ball rolling.

“We have individuals in our energy program at the Central office in Columbus that will walk you through from start to finish and provide technical assistance along the way,” Logan said. “So we encourage people to work with our energy specialists from day one.”

A second deadline, this one for REAP guaranteed loans for renewable energy systems and energy efficient improvements is June 29, 2012.

Audio: Tony Logan, Ohio State Director, USDA Rural Development (5:15 MP3)