USDA Update
March 26, 2004
Mark your calendars and plan to attend, a Value Added Small Business/Agriculture Workshop on Wednesday, April 7, with registration starting at 8:30 a.m., at the Fairgrounds Community Building in Eads. The meeting is being sponsored by the Kiowa County Economic Development Foundation, CSU Cooperative Extension, Colorado Rural Development, W.I.F.E. (Women Involved in Farm Economics) and other agencies. There is a $10.00 fee for the workshop. Lots of valuable information will be available to help you look at starting a small business or improve upon one you already have. You will have the opportunity to learn how to look at small business opportunities in a realistic manner and avoid pitfalls small businesses encounter. Numerous small business opportunities and ideas you may have never thought of are part of the presentation. Learn how to partner between individuals, communities and even different areas. Don’t miss this great opportunity that doesn’t often come to Southeast Colorado. For more information call the Kiowa County Economic Development Foundation office at 719-438-2200 or the CSU Cooperative Extension office at 719-438-5321.
2004 White Wheat
Producers who have planted certified, registered or foundation Hard White Wheat for 2004 harvest may report those acres and sign up for the Planting Incentive Program. The incentive payment is $2.00 per acre. Evidence must be provided showing the seed is from acceptable seedstock according to a State Certified Seed Board. We are not able to make payments at this time but they will be made just as soon as applications are approved by the County Committee and computer software is received. An incentive payment of $.20 per bushel (not to exceed 60 bushel per acre) will also be paid on Hard White Wheat production after a settlement sheet is provided showing the grain was sold to an approved white wheat warehouse.