agricultural microeconomics lesson 4: subsidies, grants and incentives

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Agricultural MicroeconomicsLesson 4: Subsidies, Grants and Incentives

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Types of Incentives

• Subsidy• Grant• Rebate• Loan Program• Technical Assistance

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State and Federal Resources

• USDA Alternative Farming System Information Center

• Environmental Working Group 2013 Farm Subsidy Database

• National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service

• USDA Farm Service Agency – North Carolina

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Other Resources

• USDA Rural Information Center: Small Farm Funding Resources

• www.start2farm.gov

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What subsidies, grants and incentives are available for Piedmont Farm?

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Where else could you look for support?

• Local and community economic development agencies

• Local and community agricultural organizations

• Local universities– NC State University (NCSU)– NC Agricultural and Technical State

University (NC A&T)

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