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Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program Rules

The Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) has issued an interim rule establishing administrative requirements for the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP). The rule supplements existing general award provisions and is effective September 4, 2009.

Rural Technology Grants: Administrative Provisions for New Era Program

The Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) has issued an interim rule establishing specific administrative requirements for the New Era Rural Technology Competitive Grants Program. The rule is effective September 4, 2009, and comments are due by January 4, 2010.

Rule on Federal Assistance Programs for Specialty Crop Research Initiative

The Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) has issued a final rule establishing administrative requirements for its non-formula Federal assistance programs. This rule aims to standardize practices and efficiently implement changes required by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, including specific provisions for the Specialty Crop Research Initiative.