These case studies of projects financed through multiple Ohio Port Authorities were presented at the Bricker and Eckler LLP and The Ohio Manufacturers' Association meeting on Port Authority Finance Options for Manufacturers and Developers. The...

This is report 1 of 5 of the Michigan Good Food Work Group Report Series and was developed with leadership from the C.S. Mott Group for Sustainable Food Systems at Michigan State University, the Food Bank Council of Michigan and the Michigan Food...

This is report 2 of 5 of the Michigan Good Food Work Group Report Series and was developed with leadership from the C.S. Mott Group for Sustainable Food Systems at Michigan State University, the Food Bank Council of Michigan and the Michigan Food...

In this document produced by the Office of Chief Counsel (Income Tax & Accounting) you will find the approved 2011 Aggie Bond Limit for first time farmers as well as various other 2011 adjusted revenue items.

The following study analyzes the impact of the 16-county Northeast Ohio (NEO) region moving a quarter of the way toward fully meeting local demand for food with local production. It suggests that this 25% shift could create 27,664 new jobs,...

This is report 5 of 5 of the Michigan Good Food Work Group Report Series and was developed with leadership from the C.S. Mott Group for Sustainable Food Systems at Michigan State University, the Food Bank Council of Michigan and the Michigan Food...

This is report 3 of 5 of the Michigan Good Food Work Group Report Series and was developed with leadership from the C.S. Mott Group for Sustainable Food Systems at Michigan State University, the Food Bank Council of Michigan and the Michigan Food...

The amount used under to calculate the state ceiling for the volume cap for private activity bonds in 2011, as announced in this IRS Revenue Procedure release, is the greater of $95 multiplied by the state population or $277.820 million. In 2010,...

Judy Canales of USDA Rural Development gives an overview of their economic and community development programs in this presentation, including many direct lending and loan guarantee programs.

The following is the Official Statement used by the California Enterprise Development Authority for issuance of bonds for the Pocino Foods Company Project.

Over the course of the study period, the Market Ventures, Inc. and Karp Resources team studied the city’s existing food economy, the present state of Kentucky agriculture, and current initiatives at the local and state level. Through its research...

Gary Smith, CEO/President of the Chester County Industrial Development Authority in Pennsylvania discusses the Next Generation Farmer Loan Program. His presentation gives a brief history of the program, an explanation of Aggie Bond programs and an...

Rural communities require access to capital and financial resources for new infrastructure, investment, growth and sustainability. However, the challenges facing rural communities are often far removed from urban and suburban needs. Rural...

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has identified 254 federal programs that provide services to support the business sector. This report highlights these programs and distinguishes them by agency and highlights the programs available. ...

This article examines the tax-exempt, beginning farmer agricultural development bond program.

USDA Rural Development is committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in all of rural America. USDA Rural Development's financial programs support public facilities and services such as water and sewer systems, housing, health...

NCOSAFP provides national representation for states that operate finance programs for farmers, ranchers and the agricultural industry. Info on state loan programs and office contacts for agricultural financings.

Information and resources about “Aggie Bond” programs, which coordinate the use of federal tax-exempt bonds to be able to offer eligible beginning farmers and ranchers lower interest rate financing from Communicating for Agriculture.

CDFA Fact Sheet covering the basic overview of Aggie Bonds with resources and links for more detailed information.