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Limited Resource Farmer & Rancher Definitions
 

LRF/R is an acronym for Limited Resource Farmer & Rancher.

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About USDA Limited Resource Farmer and Rancher Tool
 

Limited Resource Farmer and Rancher - (LRF/R)

The purpose of this program is to ensure that NRCS programs are administered in a way that enables small or limited resource farmers to maintain and develop economic viability in farm operations; to ensure NRCS technical assistance programs and activities reach small and limited resource farmers and ranchers; and that technical practices and information are relevant to the needs of these farmers and ranchers.

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HTML File USDA Small Farmers
Abstract: This web site is intended to be a one-stop gateway to resources, benefits and services offered by USDA for small farmers.
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Adobe Acrobat Document Assisting Small Farmers
Abstract: Assisting America's Small Farmers and Ranchers in the 21st Century Meeting the Challenge of A Time to Act United States Department of Agriculture Research, Education, and Economics Small Farms Coordination Miscellaneous Publication 287 Small Farms@USDA www.usda.
Author: N/A, Date: 2/1/2004,Format: PDF
HTML File USDA Small Farms Database By Subject: Market Development
Abstract: Recommendation. Rural Development State Directors should be encouraged to develop a process for receiving input from stakeholders, including small farmers interested in pursuing value-added agricultural development. USDA Action.
Author: N/A, Date: 2/2/2004, Format: HTML
HTML File USDA Small Farms Database By Policy Goal: No. 3
Abstract: USDA Action. Strengthened Packers and Stockyards' investigation and enforcement capabilities to guard against anti-competitive, fraudulent, and unfair practices in the livestock and poultry markets by approving GIPSA's enforcement plan in March 1998. Continue to implement GIPSA's plan.
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HTML File USDA Small Farms Database By Mission Area:Rural Development
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Abstract: Recommendation. Rural Development's Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas program (ATTRA) and other small farm programs should develop a clearinghouse of available equipment and systems and a means to identify unmet needs. USDA Action.
Author: N/A, Date: 2/2/2004, Format: HTML

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