The program was designed to help rural entrepreneurs and small businesses, many of whom might otherwise struggle to obtain loans and technical assistance.
Dozens of Microenterprise Development Organizations from 28 states, including Nebraska s Center for Rural Affairs, have signed a letter urging Congress to support the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Act. Kalee Olson, senior policy associate at the center, said the U.S. Department of Agriculture program has been included in the Farm Bill since 2008. .
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