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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Jennifer Alig<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:#943634'>**My email has changed to Jennifer.Alig@deq.ok.gov.**</span><span
style='color:#943634'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><span
style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>
ok-sus-bounces@lists.oksustainability.org
[mailto:ok-sus-bounces@lists.oksustainability.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Williams,
Angela - Pauls Valley, OK<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, December 20, 2010 3:18 PM<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Ag Enhancement and Diversification Grants/Loans<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>At our December Fun Country RC&D Council meeting, Jeff
Weeks, ODAFF Agritourism Coordinator gave us a brief update on the funding
available through the state. I encourage everyone to take a long hard
look at this. There is approximately $500,000 available towards these
grants and/or loans. It’s going to be a lean couple of years for many
organizations and businesses so please make this information available to as
many as possible. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Merry Christmas!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Angela<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><img width=69 height=62 id="Picture_x0020_5"
src="cid:image003.jpg@01CBA059.18681940" alt="Oklahoma Christmas"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Angela Williams<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>RC&D Coordinator<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>USDA-NRCS & Fun Country RC&D<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>105 N. Indian Meridian<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Pauls Valley, OK 73075<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>(405)238-6544 Office<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>(405) 238-0687 Mobile<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>HELPING OTHERS HELP THEMSELVES<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Serving the following counties in South Central Oklahoma:
Atoka, Bryan, Carter, Coal, Garvin, Johnston, Love, Marshall, Murray and
Pontotoc.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Webdings;
color:green'>P</span><span lang=EN-GB style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:navy'> </span><b><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:
"Corbel","sans-serif";color:#007A37'>Think Green -</span></b><b><span
lang=EN-GB style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#007A37'> </span></b><b><span
lang=EN-GB style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Corbel","sans-serif";color:#007A37'>please
don't print this e-mail unless you really need to</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span lang=EN style='font-size:14.0pt'>Agriculture
Enhancement and Diversification Program<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p style='margin-top:0in'><span lang=EN>The Oklahoma Agriculture Enhancement
and Diversification Program provides funds in the form of 0% interest loans or
grants for the purpose of expanding the state's value added processing sector
and to encourage farm diversification. Funds, provided on a cost-share basis,
must be used for marketing and utilization, cooperative marketing, farm
diversification and basic and applied research. All funding proposals must
clearly demonstrate the ability to directly benefit Oklahoma farmers and
ranchers. Proposals are evaluated by a ten member Advisory Board with their
recommendations for funding submitted to the Oklahoma State Board of
Agriculture<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><span lang=EN><a
href="http://www.oda.state.ok.us/forms/mktdev/fdgrant.pdf" target="_blank">Farm
Diversification Grant</a> <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><span lang=EN><a
href="http://www.oda.state.ok.us/forms/mktdev/mugrant.pdf" target="_blank">Marketing
and Utilization Loan</a> <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><span lang=EN><a
href="http://www.oda.state.ok.us/forms/mktdev/cmggrant.pdf" target="_blank">Cooperative
Marketing Loan</a> <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><span
lang=EN><a href="http://www.oda.state.ok.us/forms/mktdev/bargrant.pdf"
target="_blank">Basic and Applied Research Loan/Grant</a><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo2'><span
lang=EN><a href="http://www.oda.state.ok.us/forms/mktdev/evalform.pdf"
target="_blank">Enhancement and Diversification Evaluation Form</a><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt'>Application
Procedure<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p style='margin-top:0in'><span lang=EN>Applications are evaluated quarterly by
an Advisory Board. Proposals may be submitted anytime to the ODAFF, but 15
copies must be received prior to the quarter’s deadline in order to be eligible
for review that quarter. Applicants are encouraged to submit their proposals at
least 6 months prior to their anticipated start time. Applicants must be at
least 21 years of age and shall reside and be a legal resident of Oklahoma.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt'>Program Guidelines<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p style='margin-top:0in'><span lang=EN>Funds must be used to produce
alternative ag products or process and/or market Oklahoma ag products.
Activities must create rural economic development, and indicate the probability
of success. Preference is given to applicants whose:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span lang=EN>industrial and non-food production
processes use ag products <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span lang=EN>food, feed and fiber products and
uses are innovative and add value to ag products <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span lang=EN>applications demonstrate a high
probability of job creation and return-on-investment <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span lang=EN>proposals feature research that is
innovative as well as commercially plausible <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span lang=EN>proposals demonstrate a high
probability of rapid commercialization <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span lang=EN>projects demonstrate a commitment
for funding from other private or public sources or from the applicant <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span lang=EN>proposals center efforts on rural
locales <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span lang=EN>principals are individuals, a group
of individuals, an individual on behalf of a group or corporations that
meet the criteria set forth: to market a product or formulate or implement
a marketing plan for products not marketed through existing cooperatives <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span lang=EN>proposals must have potential to
create additional income for the farm unit <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span lang=EN>proposals must provide new,
innovative plans for marketing the product<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span lang=EN style='font-size:14.0pt'>Farm
Diversification Grant<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p style='margin-top:0in'><span lang=EN>Projects should deal with the
diversification of a family farm, ranch or agritourism venue to non-traditional
crops or livestock, on-farm processing of agricultural commodities or
development of an agritourism venue that will promote access to a new market.
Projects cannot be an extension or expansion of existing operations and must
show potential to create additional income for the farm unit. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4'><span lang=EN>Proposals must demonstrate a
well-prepared action plan, and markets must have been researched and
possible income must be projected. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4'><span lang=EN>New and innovative plans for
marketing products must be evident. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4'><span lang=EN>A sound business plan must show
potential profits from diversifying. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4'><span lang=EN>Applicants must receive an
endorsement from individuals who are professionals/specialists in the
field the applicant is applying. Advisors must be willing to assist the
applicant in fulfilling the project and have reviewed the application and
be willing to answer questions if contacted. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4'><span lang=EN>Grants are available in three
levels not to exceed $10,000. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4'><span lang=EN>Grants $2,500 or less requires no
matching funds. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4'><span lang=EN>Grants $2,501 - $5,000 requires
some level of cash or in-kind match in funds. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4'><span lang=EN>Grants $5,001 - $10,000 requires a
dollar for dollar cash match.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span lang=EN style='font-size:14.0pt'>Marketing &
Utilization Loan<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p style='margin-top:0in'><span lang=EN>This loan may be used to assist in the
development or implementation of a sound domestic or foreign marketing plan for
Oklahoma agricultural products, by-products or agritourism venues. New or
better uses for existing agricultural products by the financing of feasibility
studies, business plans or test marketing also qualify. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l5 level1 lfo5'><span lang=EN>Loan must be used for product
development and/or implementation of a sound marketing plan. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l5 level1 lfo5'><span lang=EN>Applicants are encouraged to use
the funds to seek new products, new markets and marketing ideas. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l5 level1 lfo5'><span lang=EN>Proposals should encourage the
creation of jobs and industry within the Oklahoma agricultural economy. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l5 level1 lfo5'><span lang=EN>Applicants are encouraged to
research potential markets for their products, estimate the financial
possibilities of markets and present an action plan. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l5 level1 lfo5'><span lang=EN>A realistic timeline for success
must be presented. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l5 level1 lfo5'><span lang=EN>Loans may not be used to purchase
land, buildings or equipment. They may be used for feasibility studies,
business plans, legal expenses, consultant fees, product development and
marketing<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span lang=EN style='font-size:14.0pt'>Cooperative
Marketing Loan<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p style='margin-top:0in'><span lang=EN>This loan is available to entities or
individuals wishing to work together to develop or establish production,
process or market agricultural products, or establish agritourism ventures. The
purpose of this loan is to promote productivity, provide added value to
agricultural products, stimulate agricultural diversification and encourage
processing innovations. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'><span lang=EN>Principles should be individuals
rather than a previously existing corporation. Those individuals must have
some type of cooperative agreement between themselves that will ensure
proper accountability for the proposed plan. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'><span lang=EN>The agreement may be formal or
informal, but proof of an agreement must exist. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'><span lang=EN>Individuals are encouraged to seek
marketing partners within Oklahoma. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'><span lang=EN>Applicants should provide an outlet
for products that normally have not been marketed through an existing
marketing cooperative. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'><span lang=EN>A sound marketing plan for the
product should be included. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'><span lang=EN>Applicants are encouraged to work
with a professional (legal, agricultural or economic development
specialist) who will serve as an advisor. Consulting fees may be included
in the application budget.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span lang=EN style='font-size:14.0pt'>Basic &
Applied Research Loan/Grant<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p style='margin-top:0in'><span lang=EN>This loan is available to individuals
or entities wanting to conduct research for the purpose of business creation or
expansion focusing on agricultural products or by-products.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l7 level1 lfo7'><span lang=EN>Applicants should focus research on
use and processing of agricultural products and by-products. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l7 level1 lfo7'><span lang=EN>Applicants should develop the
expanded use of technology for processing of agricultural products and
by-products in Oklahoma. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l7 level1 lfo7'><span lang=EN>Application must not be aimed at
business expansion or creation without regard to agricultural products
use, must not include research that cannot reasonably be expected to
result in a marketable product or cannot already have been duplicated by
other research. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l7 level1 lfo7'><span lang=EN>Applications should exhibit
thoughtful planning, expansion of jobs in rural areas and a reasonable
opportunity for commercialization.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span lang=EN><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span lang=EN style='font-size:14.0pt'>Specialty Crop
Grant<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><strong><span lang=EN
style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Johnny Roberts, Market Coordinator</span></strong><b><span
lang=EN><br>
<strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>2800 North Lincoln
Blvd.</span></strong><br>
<strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Oklahoma City, OK
73105-4298</span></strong><br>
<strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Office:(405)522-6194</span></strong></span></b><span
lang=EN><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span lang=EN>To be eligible for this grant, applicants must develop
projects solely to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops pertaining to
any of the following issues affecting the specialty crop industry: increasing
child and adult nutrition knowledge and consumption of specialty crops;
improving efficiency and reducing costs of distribution systems; participation
of industry representatives at meetings of international standard setting
bodies in which the US government participates; assisting all entities in the
specialty crop distribution chain in developing “Good Agricultural Practices”,
“Good Handling Practices”, “Good Manufacturing Practices”, and in cost-share
arrangements for funding audits of such systems for small farmers, packers and
processors; investing in specialty crop research, including organic research to
focus on conservation and environmental outcomes; enhancing food safety;
developing new and improved seed varieties and specialty crops; pest and
disease control; and sustainability. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span lang=EN>Applications for grant funds should describe how the project
potentially impacts and produces measurable outcomes for the specialty crop
industry and/or the public rather than a single organization, institution, or
individual. Grant funds will not be awarded for projects that solely benefit a
particular commercial product or provide a profit to a single organization,
institution, or individual. Single organizations, institutions, and individuals
are encouraged to participate as project partners.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo8'><span lang=EN><a
href="http://www.oda.state.ok.us/forms/mktdev/grantspecialtycrop.pdf"
target="_blank">Specialty Crop Grant Program Application</a> <o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:43.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo8'><![if !supportLists]><span
lang=EN style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span
lang=EN><a
href="http://www.oda.state.ok.us/forms/mktdev/grantspecialtycropmanual.pdf"
target="_blank">Specialty Crop Grant Program Manual</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
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