release no 0411 05 contact ed loyd 202 720 4623 wayne maloney 690 0498 nebraska deb yocum 402 223 3125 johanns announces 14 6 million for value added producer grants projects in 42 states selected bioenergy dairy producers get funding westego la sept 30 2005 agriculture secretary michael today announced the selection of 171 applications from to receive over usda rural development grant assistance under program these will create jobs and improve financial returns growers farm families across america said funds assist agricultural marketing their products enhance opportunities alternative fuels renewable energy sources part president bush s comprehensive national policy since 2001 administration has committed 115 support investments including 110 related may be used planning activities such as feasibility studies or business plans provide working capital based eligible applicants are independent farmer rancher cooperatives groups majority controlled
