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AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RURAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GRANT FOR THE KANE COUNTY FOOD AND FARM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
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WHEREAS, agriculture is a significant contributor to Kane County's economy, supporting businesses, employment, farmland preservation, local food production, and the long-term economic vitality of the County; and
WHEREAS, the Kane County Board recognizes the importance of agricultural economic development through initiatives that strengthen farm businesses, expand market opportunities, improve business competitiveness, and promote long-term sustainability within Kane County's agricultural sector; and
WHEREAS, the Kane County Board recognizes that technical assistance is an essential economic development strategy that provides farmers, agricultural businesses, entrepreneurs, and rural enterprises with business planning, grant-writing assistance, financial management support, marketing resources, regulatory guidance, and other capacity-building services necessary to improve economic resilience and business success; and
WHEREAS, on August 13, 2013, the Kane County Board adopted the Growing for Kane Program through Ordinance No. 13-240 to promote locally grown food production, expand market opportunities for agricultural producers, and assist Kane County farms in obtaining federal, state, private, and other funding opportunities supporting agricultural production and economic development; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Kane County Food and Farm Technical Assistance Program advances the goals of the Growing for Kane Program by expanding technical assistance services, increasing access to business development resources, strengthening rural businesses, and supporting the continued growth and competitiveness of Kane County agriculture; and
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Busine...
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