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USDA, FFA release new lesson plans just in time for school The U.S. Depart ment of Agriculture’s Na tional Agricultural Statis tics Service (NASS) and the National FFA Organization have developed a new se ries of K - 12 online learning tools and outreach kits to increase statistical literacy in the classroom through the exploration and use of current census of agricul ture data. “ T h ese le sso n plans contain relevant in formation to give students a realistic view of statistical processes used to track our nation's current and future food supply” explained Chris Mertz, director of the NASS Oregon Field Office. “The students will have a chance to focus on a variety of concepts includ ing discovering new trends in population subsets and evaluating diversity among farmers.” The classroom - ready resources, which include lesson plans and supporting materials, are aligned with Oregon and national curriculum stan dards for science, math and social studies. The materi als use current Census of Agriculture data to teach a variety of concepts includ ing discovering new trends in population subsets and evaluating diversity among farmers. The materials are available online via the NASS website http://www. nass.usda.gov/Education_ andOutreach/index.asp and the FFA Learning Cen ter http://ffa.leam.com. H e p p n e r G a z e tte -T im e s , H e p p n e r, O re g o n W e d n e sd a y, S e p te m b e r 8 ,2 0 1 0 - THREE USDA begins Conservation Loan Program USDA Farm Ser vice Agency State Execu tive Director, Lynn Voigt, announced the launch of a Conservation Loan (CL) program that will provide farm owners and farm- related business operators access to credit to imple ment conservation tech niques that conserve natural resources. “This w ill pro vide farmers, who want to implement conservation measures on their lands, a chance to do so by provid ing assistance with their up-front costs,” said Voigt. “In return, these producers will help reduce soil ero sion, improve water quality and promote sustainable and organic agricultural practices.” Direct CLs can be obtained through local Farm Service Agency (FSA) of fices with loan limits up to $300,000. Guaranteed CLs up to $ 1,112,000 are avail able from lenders working with FSA. CL funds can be used to implement conser vation practices approved by the Natural Resourc es Conservation Service (NRCS), such as the in stallation of conservation structures; establishment of forest cover; installa tion of water conservation measures; establishment or improvement of permanent pastures; implementation of manure management; and the adaptation of other emerging or existing con servation practices, tech niques or technologies. For more informa tion on the Conservation Loan program, contact a local FSA office or visit the FSA website at www.fsa. usda.gov. CHECK OUT THESE Summet Real Estate Bm Acreage for Sale $ 230,000 This spacious home comes with its own view of the lake. Sit in the living room or the deck and enjoy the view. Entertain guests in the large living room downstairs and even prepare the meal with the complete bonus kitchen located downstairs, off the patio and backyard. 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D ishw asher refrigerator and stove $ 120,000 included Major Price Reduction! 36;000 edroom 2 bath in Heppner Highway frontage Commercial Property with rental income in Power City, Oregon 4.52 acres of com m ercial highway frontage property in Power City between Hermiston and Umatilla, Oregon Several busi nesses providing rental income Includes bare land and Three Bedroom 2 bath in Fossil T h is fixe r .62 acres o f residential zoned property. Owner will carry contract. Call me for financial details and potential for this w ith a sm all s h o p b u ild in g . 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