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Farm bill supports REGIONAL development

The new farm bill has a new focus on rural development – targeting REGIONAL areas for rural development incentives.  Nebraska Senator Mike Johanns is on a subcommittee panel that held a hearing Thursday in Washington, D.C.  He said, “By setting aside 10% of funds from rural community facilities, utilities and businesses and cooperative development categories – these fund are targeted specifically toward multi-jurisdictional projects.”

Johanns says the funds will provide incentives for communities to work together to improve infrastructure and address other economic issues. But, he says, it should be tempered by the government lightening the regulatory burden for rural communities.

AUDIO: Senate Ag Subcommittee hearing. Part 1 (51:00 min.)

AUDIO: Senate Ag Subcommittee hearing. Part 2 (40:00 mp3)

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