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**Did you know that special Produce(n)Protest boxes are available in connection to Chef Emm’s cooking class on Friday? Pick up a box at Urban Growers Collective’s South Chicago Farmstand this Saturday, 10/17, for $35! Order your box here.

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** ¿Sabías que las cajas especiales de Produce(n)Protest están disponibles en conexión con la clase de cocina del Chef Emm el viernes? ¡Recoja una caja en el puesto agrícola de Urban Growers Collective en el sur de Chicago este sábado 17 de octubre por $35! Ordene su caja aquí.
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Thursday, October 15 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Leveraging USDA Programs for Food Production, Access, and Security / Aprovechar los programas del USDA para la producción, el acceso y la seguridad de los alimentos

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Did you know that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has many grants, loans, and technical resources to support farmers looking to scale up their operations or enter a new market opportunity? They also offer fantastic funding opportunities for government agencies, community groups, and others to support vibrant, healthy, and equitable local food systems. Learn from USDA representatives on program offerings, who is eligible, and how to apply!

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¿Sabías que el Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA, por sus siglas en inglés) tiene muchos subsidios, préstamos y recursos técnicos para apoyar a los agricultores que desean aumentar sus operaciones o participar en una nueva oportunidad del mercado? También ofrece fantásticas oportunidades de financiación para agencias gubernamentales, grupos comunitarios y otros para apoyar los sistemas alimentarios vivaces, saludables y justos a nivel local. Aprende de los representantes del USDA sobre ofertas de programas, quién es elegible y cómo participar.

Moderators
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Julio Puentes

USDA Liaison // Oficial de Enlace del Departamento de Agricultura de Estados Unidos (US Department of Agriculture, USDA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Office of Partnerships & Public Engagement
Julio C. Puentes serves as the USDA Liaison in Illinois for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA): Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement.  As a USDA Liaison, Julio is charged with identifying and facilitating opportunities that will enhance greater advocacy and... Read More →

Speakers
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Alan Shannon

Public Affairs Director // Organizadora y agricultora, USDA Food & Nutrition Service
Alan Shannon serves as USDA’s Food & Nutrition Service Public Affairs Director for the Midwest Region. In that role, he raises awareness of and makes connections to FNS’ 15 nutrition assistance programs—from school meals to SNAP (formerly the Food Stamp Program), as well as... Read More →
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Josh Franks

District Conservationist // Conservacionista del Distrito, USDA National Resources & Conservation Service
///// Actualmente soy el Conservacionista del Distrito en el Servicio de Conservación de Recursos Naturales (Natural Resources Conservation Service, NRCS), que cubre los condados de Boone, Winnebago y Stephenson a lo largo de la línea estatal norte de Illinois y Wisconsin.  
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JuliAnna Arnett

USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
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John Gehrke

Farm Loan Chief // Jefe de Préstamos Agrícolas, Farm Service Agency, USDA
The Illinois Farm Service Agency has a $1.6 billion direct and guaranteed loan portfolio with over 5000 customers.  We want to expand our reach into urban areas and ensure that anyone in production agriculture that could benefit from FSA services knows what is available and how to... Read More →



Thursday October 15, 2020 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
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