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LINCOLN - Armed with a federal grant and a dose of enthusiasm, a group of high school students plans to open a collection of businesses in a small Sand Hills town that touts itself as "too tough to die." The hallmark business in Cody, Neb., population 149, will be a grocery store, which hasn't existed in the remote ranching community in almost a decade. Right now, the closest supermarket is 37 miles away, down winding U.S. Highway 20 in Valentine. The business incubator project grew out of discussions about how to attract more young families to the community, and thus increase enrollment at the Cody-Kilgore school. But the project's larger benefit will be teaching entrepreneurial skills to the students, such as writing and executing business plans, marketing and retailing, according to Stacey Adamson, a teacher who is on the store steering committee. "This will be real-life learning for the kids," Adamson said. "Because we're a very remote, rural community, there's not an op-
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Currently, the closest supermarket to Cody, Neb., i s 37 miles away, but a federal grant will help change that. portunity to work in a store." Entrepreneurship is a buzzword in education these days, she said, especially in rural areas, where jobs created by local entrepreneurs are viewed as a key in stemming population decline. The Nebraska Department of Education and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, as well as the Center for Rural Affairs, are providing assistance in Cody through their entreDreneur Drograms. he studenk piin to have a small market open by spring, with a couple of side businesses there as well. One student plans to sell farm-fresh eggs and another, espressos and smoothies. "I know we have no room for failure. This is going to be a success," said Chelsea Fullerton, a 17-year-old senior at Cody-Kilgore
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Continuedfrom Page 1 High School and member of the steering committee. She wrote a business plan for a grocery store in Cody four years ago - as an FFA project. The idea was patterned after a grocery store started by students in another Sand Hills town, Arthur, nine years ago. The Wolf Den Market there now employs two workers and has moved to a new building that is nearly twice the size of the original location, an old house. The Cody project recently received a $75,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development program. Community members have pledged $10,000 in money and work to help fashion a store inside a local gas station, Cody Oil. A full-time manager will be required to run the business, which will be staffed by students when they aren't in class. Among those working with the project is Joy Marshall, who helped start the Arthur grocery store. She now works for the Center for Rural Affairs, which wrote the grant for Cody. But how realistic is a grocery store in such a small, remote town?
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Adamson said she thinks it can work. The last grocery store died, in part, because it didn't have enough sales to qualify for deliveries from a grocery wholesaler. Adamson said the new store will be working through Scotty's Ranchland Foods in Valentine to obtain products. As a student-run business with equipment purchases via grants and donations, there won't be the pressure to turn a profit and service a large debt, she said. "If we can pay a manager and break even, we'll be happy," Adamson said. "This is an educational experience." Contact the writer: 402-473-9584, paul.harnrnel@owh.com
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sioll hiis hell~edmake ~)eoplemore aware more handy to grow a couple rows in the of thr: need to invest in their personill backyard than it trying to find it for reasavings. "'Too often. pcol~leare more like- soliable cost at a ruadsidts stantl. ly to have tlel~to n their crctlit cards * A wholesome family activity A year ago, sales of canlling sljl,yIies rather tllari money in their savings Gartleni~lgdoes require labor, in preparfrom New hrk-basrd M;t.g~~i;rns Food accou~~ts," she said. ing the soil, planting, weeding and Markets rose nI)ou?: I 0 pt,rcen\. I.:;trlicr I'rople are realizing that to make it mulching, ant1 hirrvestirrg. Chickens this spring, Yahoo! reporied a big boc:st tliro~~gh a recession where it's plausible require care, in keeping the coop clean, in people searcl~illgfrlr ternis relntrtl to that they cou1rl lose their home or their feeding, watering, and picking up eggs. I~arky:~t.tl poultry, s11c.lr ;IN "chick(,r~sfor joli, Lknt they ~lectit c i look at illl;ii, silua- -- -Afiil food prcsei~vatlon,whether canning, sale" allti "Lilic*kr:!j c!>ol)plalls" - 57(1 tioil in a n ~ o wpositive ligl~t,G ( > ~ ~ L ~ I I I I freezi112,oi tlehytlra!i~rg,car1 nli:an a lot percent higher this ye;!r t h n ~i n~ZOO?! said: "How car] we d o our best in the sitof work. Just cooking food at home is And i)(:ross the rl;rtion.'u~~ivt'rsity uations prcsented in these timr:~?" more work than (lining out. Homegrown Extcnsit)n agents say they are I)cli~~g One way is Lo look at ways to lower footls are great exercise ;u~cla time for floodecl with questions about g;!rtlrt~ing foot1 costs, such as dining out less, planfamily members to work together on a and food preservation. worthwhile projec:t. It appears th;it more an(] more peo[,Ie ning out meals and sticking to a monthly In the sense of growing your own with ilrevii,1lsly littic intrlrest i l l gl.owi11~ hutlqet, ant1 for an increasing number of people, growi~~g food at home - which is food, people are changing the definition their own foot! have found an irlterert in of fanning. "The days of needing thouthe art of self snlficie~~cy that, until lately, where backyard chicko~is,gardening, frrezi~~g, and other at-home food sands of acres are gone. Anyone who wi~sco~lsiderctlold-fasllior~e(laritl fading can~~ilig, choices come in. It's an option, it seems, produces something can be called a out with the oltler gerler.nt' ori is. that a lot of people have c.liosen. fanner," Powers said, who told of one In an age ufl~erc ttc[il10logv mad,: While there aren't ;!ny statistics avail- NSAS mernher who lives on the $17,000 food huyi~~g as easy as touching a cornable on the rrumhsr of people who have worth of procluce he grows arid sells p ~ t e br~tton, r it seems backwartls that hackyartl gartlens, chickens, or who eat each year froni his one-quarter of an constuners arc willi~rgto ptit thoir hands foorl thev raised at hon~e,William acre. in the dirt for a t;lsttt of t[i~l~;rto iIlirt Hul most prople aren't going to be conld he ol~tainec!in a 111uc~hmore COIL- Powers said just in the few city blocks ve~rier~t way But ttlf>Anlrricii~lc~ctnsl~nler surroru~rlinghis home in Lincoln, Neb, he growing their own lood to be trying to make a living. What they want is to get in has instc>adfount1 hvrself at a u r ~ i q ~ ~ r would estimate that there are 75 percent touch with their food, or the land, while crossroacls in t l ~ chistory of the fnotl sup- rnor~families who have put a garden in saving son~eInoney. ply systc~n-- olle where foot1cctnscious- tllf'ir-yartl this year. "People are growing tomatoes, pepperS, . . "You don't need a lot of money or nws meets with finar~cinlsavvy. T!le squash, even space. Anywhere you have a plot of land, ~ result is, a cc:nsunicr who ~ \ r i l r l I .cheaper sweet corn in you can put something there," Powers food Ili~tstill wit11 thc hflnc>fils01 a loc,ll said. "You do~l'teven need land. People footls network. in New York City are growing tomatoes in In l l ~ eyears leudir~gup to thc recession, c'orlsulncrs were stnrti~~g -. ~to find a voice in how their footl was riiist'd and processtlrl, 'I'lie "You don't need a lot of money or sustainable ;~grici~ltural 1novc.space. Anywhere you have a plot of rrie~~t was c-o~ninginto its owrl. The orqar~icand ~~ntural foot1 land, you can put something there." markets grew or~tof their nic:llc:s anti brc;~mea formid;iblr co~nWII,121AM I'(.YX/L,R.S petitor in the rnai~lstrcanlfood n~;~rket. Faro~rrsrn:irkrts iulrl Corrllrr~~~iity-S~~l)pc~rte~I Agl-i(:ultr!re grew in pol)u!nrity. their apartments. Rnsically, it's a hanging Conl~)anieshegi111cc!r~lingout wit11 bas ket ." food laht.ls that ap1)cvrlstl to this There are a variety of ways people in growing consumer gro~!l?.~ I I I C I orga~~ir: who is the execu- all residential situ:~tionscan trying grownntl naturill footls were c.o~r~~rr:)~~~)lact~ on ir~gtheir own footl. 'Tllose who own, or store sllelves Evcll son,? groc,rxt.ystores, tive director for the Nebraska Srrstainable Agriculture Society (NSAS), are allowed to use, a yard can have their as well as r~nivc,rsitiesand hosl)itals. said there are ii number of benefits to own garden. Even those who are conbegarr rlirrc,t-l)\lyprograms wit11loc;rl growing your ow~lfootl: cernetl with the aesthetics of a garden pro(l~~(~ers. Saves lnolley - For many gardeners can find ways to incorporate edible A11tl the11the recessinrl hit. who raise their produce chemical-free,the plar~tsinto their landscape in attractive Consumos stoppcrl spe~~din!;. As the only purcllase they have is for the seeds. ways. Those wilhorrt access to their own recessiorl corjtirlut.(l,they I)ty;11! to l,)(!k For his own gartien, which feeds him and private gartlcn space can use container for ways to tightelr their hutlget~s.TIlry t $12 011 seeds gardens at honie, which are large planthat1 a c,lloi(:c.:eitllrr go back entillg the hiwife, I'owers s ~ e l l only ing pots or hanging baskets. Some cities cheap foods ma(le in the conlmrrcializ(>(i that grew to prodrl(:e $1,800 worth of Prod~1c" if w()ul(lhfie ~l.lr(:hasedit at the have a coninlu~litygarden where people food intiustry whcrr llc\it!th anti snfrty 1째"al ia"llfl"ni,rket. can have a smiill plot of land to care for has hren con~promi:;c.clill tllc, l),ist, or Hc;lltll 3rd salpty assured - The and enjoy the produce from it. Some p e e fi~l!l ar\othtbr way tc~;lffortlal~lvr;\t !oc~al iootls. bi!:gest Xh',lrltiIg? of growing YOlIr Own p(e 1,artl)er with tll(!se gar(Jrll f ( ~ O ( fol' l !ll;lllY peoPle is that they kllow spaces, each taki~~g turns or a certain Some of !!,is Ilc~)rne;groM-ll trcrlti 11,;1y t0 tlleir food from task in gartler~iog,rut1 then helping one he n leftover fro~r,the me(lin hrlzjr ;u-ountl cxa('t!l' what hc\~llells production tl~ror~gh processing to making anottier ~~ritll food kjrescrvatioll, gar:!t'n. First I,ndy Mictlelle ('~~l-:a~u;~'c; There are a riu~ilbtrot ways to learn wilich p ~ Io~;+], i h(,lllpgrc,wrlfoods kl!e 011 I1lc'irdirlrlt'rplate. Morc. ncc~ssil)ieant1 better-tasting how to gardell harvest, a11d then prelir~~eli.gl~t. hit, u111ikca f<idt.11;it tbverilu;~ily - HQI!I~Y:~~WII fclotl txstthsfresher serve foods through canning, freezing, dies aw;lv, tile ~ o m e g r l ~ wtrcricl , l cli,lll,t h"';lu~t"t's pi('kecfand caten right away. dehydraling, ant1 otllclr methods, as well fatit: wlrcr: t t ~ vcc,or1orllyfal\rre;l fur!lir.,r Even i n tho rnitldle of sum~ner,some pro- as preparillg it for a !nqal. The Extc.llsion Liz Corhi~rn,Sonth Ilakotn St:~te ducc ci111he difficult to get, depending c)n service is helpfr:l.C(:rhalll has coIJniversity Extension fanlily rrscl~~rc t: \';".~()~Js iactors affectillggr('hfers.If a Per- al~thoretla free program. 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$18 Million Available for Value-Added Producer Grants The US. DepartmentofAgriculture recently announced that $18 million is available for the Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program. The deadline to apply is November 30,2009. Agricultural producers, businesses owned by a majority of agricultural producers, and organizations representing agricultural producers are eligible to apply for Value Added Producer Grants for business planning or working capital expenses associated with marketing a valueadded agricultural product. Agricultural producers include farmers, ranchers, loggers, agricultural harvesters and fishermen that engage in the production or harvesting of an agriculturalcommodity. -Any farmer or rancher needing planning or working capital funds to move their value-added ideas forward should check out the Value-Added Producer Grants program," commented Traci Bmckner of the RuralAffairs.The 2008 Farm Bill made some important changes to the Value Added Producer Grants Program by giving a priority to projects from beginning and small and mid-size family farmers and ranchers. Bruckner added, Valueadded, niche markets are one of the best strategies for creating and maintaining profitability for beginning and small and midsize family farmers and ranchers. Those applicants that meet the beginning, small or mid-size family farm criteria will automatically get 15 points out of a total of 90 and that can certainly tip the scale in their direction." According to Bruckner, the program was created to help producers expand their customer base for the products
or commodities they produce. This results in a greater portion of revenues derived from the value-added activity being made available to the producer of the product. The Center for Rural Affairs is gearing up to help producers as much as possible during the application period by operating a Farm Bill Helpline where producers can call in and receive assistance in accessing the Value Added Producer Grants Program. For more information on the Value-Added Producer Grants Program and how to apply, visit w~mrdev.usda.gov/rbs/ coops/vadg.htm. Or contact Traci Bmckner,Assistant Director for the Rural Policy Program at the Center for Rural Affairs at (402) 687-2103 ext. 1016, tracib@cfra.org. The Center for Rural Affairs has a long history of assisting family farmers and ranchers to access farm bill programs." added Bruckner. "Through our helpline you will get to speak to a real person who is knowledgeable about the program mles to help you understand how to participate in the program." Producers can call (402) 687-2100 and ask for the Farm Bill Helpline. The Value Added Producer Grant is not the only program covered by the Center's Farm Bill Helpline. Assistance is also available for the Conservation Stewardship Program. the Cooperative Conservation Partnerships Initiative, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program Organic Initiative and a host of Beginning Farmer and Rancher provisions. For more information visit: w.cfra.org. Page 1 of 1
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giving grocers an incentive to pass on some of the savings to their customers. Price reductions .can be .an effective way to get more people purchasing fresh produce. With more people buying more fresh food, grocers realize larger tax credits and fqilies realize healthier lives. .-_. , * Active ~ f i s ~ o r t a t i o -n One approach to i n h i n g physical activity is to encournge people to walk or bike as a part of daily trave!. Factors like the condition of sidewalks and traffic patterns influence whether people choose to. walk or bike. Local residents and local governments should ensure that community infrastnrcture is conducive to active living. Mixed land use and zoning regulations that provide siting of schools and shops in areas that are siifely actessiblc through walking or biking make active living more us&l and attractive to residents. * Mixed-use Fadlitks - Mixed-use facilities increase residents' options for physical activity. Physically active nual pwple are more likely to have access to indoor exmist facilities that can be used year round. To provide reliable access to such facilities, communities can work with schools to establish joint use agreements that allow use of school families for public recreetion, allowing use of recreation facilities even in the worse weather. * A d v e Wonhip - Strong social ties in rural communities have grmt potential to encourage healthy lifestyles. The social networks in faith communities can be employed to organize group exercise and healthy eating activities. Church groups could encourage biking or waking to church, healthy food at potlucks, and thc spiritual encouragement to care for body and mind. b Croup Reads - Another place where friends gather is the local library. Rural libraries are uniquely positioned to integrate learning and social activities to make healthy living interesting and fun. Libraries can play a role in wellness and health promotion by organizing a community read program that focuses on books and materials that draw attention to the realities of what
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Tbc U S . Department bf Agriculhm recently announced that $18 million Is available for the Value-Added Pmluc& Grant (VAPG)p f ~ m'Sbc . deadlint to apply fs N o v c m k 30, Agricultutal prodwxrs, buswesscs ownod by a ~ j o r i t yof agriculturaI produoers, and organizations represcnting agricultural producers am eligible to apply for V'uc Added Prod u a Gwnts for business p h m h g or working, capital expenses associnted with myketing a vdmadded sgriculmral padud. f m c r or mchcf n d i g pluming or woIWng capital funds ta
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently anl~ouncedthat $18 million is available for the Wyc-Added Produccr Grant ' ~ N P Gprograril. ) Tlie deiidine to apply'is November 30,'2009. . Agricultural producers, businesses owmed by a majority of agricultural producers, and organizations representing agricultural producers are eligible to apply for Value Added Producer Grants for business planning or working capital expenses associated with marketing a value-added agricultural product. Agricultural producers include farmers, ranchers, loggers, agricultural harvesters and fishermen that engage in the production or harvesting of ail agricultural commodity. . 'Any farmer or rancher needing planning or working capital hnds to move their value-added ideas fomard sl~ould check out the Value-Added Producer Grants program," commcntcd Traci Bruckner of the. The 2008 Farm Bill made some important changes to the Value Added Producer Grmlts Program by giving a priority to projects from beginning and small and mid-size f;?mily farmers and ranchers. Bruckncr added. "Value-added, niche markets arc one of the heste~trate~ies for creating and maintaillillg profitability for beginning and small and mid-size family farmers and ranchers. Those applicants thqt,tmeef $he beginning,,small or mid-size famil); farm.~riteriawill automatically get 15 points out of a total of 90 and that can iertainly tip the scale in their direction." ~ c c o ; d & to ~ Bruclu~er,h e program was created to help producers espand their customer base- for the products or comlnodities they produce. This results in a greater portion of revenues derivcd
from the value-added activity being made available to the producer of the product. The Center for Rural Affairs is gearing up to help producers as mudl as possible during the application period by operating a Farm Bill Helpline wherc producers can call in and receive assistance in accessi~lg the \.'due Added Producer Grants Program. For more illformation on the VdueAdded Producer Grants Program and how to apply, visit: http://w~\~\:rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/coops/vadghtm. O r contact Traci Bruckner, Assistant Director for the Rural Policy Program at the Center fnr Fh~ral Affairs at (402) 6872 103 ext. 1016, tracib@cfra.org. "The Center for Rural Affairs has a long history o i ass<sang family farmers and ranchers to access farm bill programs," added Bruckner. "Through our helpline you will get to speak to a real person who is knorvledgeable about rhe program rules to help you understand how to participate in the program." Producers can call (402) 687-2 100 and ask for the Farm Bill Helpline. The Value Added Producer Grant is not the only 'program covered by the Center's Farm Bill Helpline. Assistance is also available for the Consenration Stewardship Program, the Cooperative Conservation Partnerships Initiative, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program Organic Initiative and a host of Beginning Farmer and Rancher provisions.
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