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<div style="direction: ltr;font-family: Arial;color: #000000;font-size: 10pt;">All,
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<div>we all know processing is limited in Ohio. If your farm (or a group of farmers) have interest then there are USDA led workshops regarding the Value Added Producer Grant coming up very soon throughout the state. There is matching and it is competitive nationwide
but might be of interest to some in this region. I will be at the OSU South Centers workshop. For those who are in other states then you can click the link and find the contact for your state to see where workshops are being held. See below for more information.</div>
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<div><a href="https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/value-added-producer-grants" target="_blank" style="font-size: 10pt;">https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/value-added-producer-grants</a><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span></div>
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<span style="color:rgb(51,51,51); font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:12px; line-height:18px; background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">Extension </span><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51); font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:12px; line-height:18px; background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">Aquaculture </span><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51); font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:12px; line-height:18px; background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">Specialist</span></div>
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<span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:12px; line-height:18px; color:rgb(187,0,0); background:rgb(255,255,255)">College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences</span><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51); font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:12px; line-height:18px; background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"> </span><br style="color:rgb(51,51,51); font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:12px; line-height:18px">
<span style="color:rgb(51,51,51); font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:12px; line-height:18px; background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">1864 Shyville Road, Piketon, OH 45661</span><br style="color:rgb(51,51,51); font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:12px; line-height:18px">
<span style="color:rgb(51,51,51); font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:12px; line-height:18px; background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">740.289.2071 ext 121 Office / 740.289.4591 Fax</span><br style="color:rgb(51,51,51); font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:12px; line-height:18px">
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<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""> Rausch, Deborah - RD, Columbus, OH [<a href="mailto:Deborah.Rausch@oh.usda.gov" target="_blank">mailto:Deborah.Rausch@oh.usda.gov</a>]
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<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, September 27, 2017 10:22 AM<br>
<b>Subject:</b> VAPG Workshops </span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black">Good Morning,
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<p style="margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black">We have four opportunities scheduled around the State to learn more about how the Value Added Producer Grant can be used to help develop and market a
product that will bring additional income back to your farm operation. Bring your questions and ideas and get any questions you have answered.
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<p style="margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black">These workshops are designed to help you understand the application requirements. We will discuss what a good application contains and help you put your
best foot forward. </span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black">There is no charge for the workshop and RSVP is not required. We look forward to meeting you and assisting you with your project.
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<p style="margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black">The workshops are:
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<p style="margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black">Findlay Ag. Service Center</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black">7868 C.R. 140</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black">Findlay Ohio 45840</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black">Marietta, OH 45750</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black">OSU South Center</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black">1864 Shyville Rd.
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<p style="margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black">Piketon, OH 45661</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black">Debbie Rausch, Business Program Specialist Tel: 614-255-2425</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Jennifer Brown, Business Program Specialist Tel: 614-255-2423</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Debbie Rausch, Business Program Specialist</p>
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