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|ProgramName=Agriculture Innovation Center | |||
|ProgramType=Program | |||
|OrgSponsor=U.S. Department of Agriculture | |||
|CreationLegislation=Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 | |||
|Purpose=The Agriculture Innovation Center program provides technical assistance and grants to help agricultural producers develop and market value-added products. It aims to enhance the economic viability of rural areas by fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration among producers. | |||
|Website=https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/agriculture-innovation-center-program | |||
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The [[2002 farm bill]] (P.L. 107-171, Sec. 6402) directed the [[USDA]] to provide [[Grant (money)|grants]] and to assist in the establishment of '''Agriculture Innovation Centers''' that provide information, training and direct assistance to [[agriculture|agricultural]] producers in the production, processing, development and marketing of value-added agricultural commodities and products. | The [[2002 farm bill]] (P.L. 107-171, Sec. 6402) directed the [[USDA]] to provide [[Grant (money)|grants]] and to assist in the establishment of '''Agriculture Innovation Centers''' that provide information, training and direct assistance to [[agriculture|agricultural]] producers in the production, processing, development and marketing of value-added agricultural commodities and products. | ||
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Revision as of 22:52, 29 January 2025
| Type | Program |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Organization | U.S. Department of Agriculture |
| Top Organization | N/A |
| Creation Legislation | Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 |
| Website | Website |
| Purpose | The Agriculture Innovation Center program provides technical assistance and grants to help agricultural producers develop and market value-added products. It aims to enhance the economic viability of rural areas by fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration among producers. |
| Program Start | |
| Initial Funding | |
| Duration | |
| Historic | No |
The 2002 farm bill (P.L. 107-171, Sec. 6402) directed the USDA to provide grants and to assist in the establishment of Agriculture Innovation Centers that provide information, training and direct assistance to agricultural producers in the production, processing, development and marketing of value-added agricultural commodities and products.
Locations
In September 2003, the USDA announced $10 million in grants for the establishment of demonstration centers in
See also
External links
References
This article incorporates public domain material from Jasper Womach, Report for Congress: Agriculture: A Glossary of Terms, Programs, and Laws, 2005 Edition, Congressional Research Service, http://ncseonline.org/nle/crsreports/05jun/97-905.pdf
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