Resources for Businesses, Co-ops, and Farms affected by COVID19
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SARA Publications
What's coming in SARA
May 26
Cooperative Conversions
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Online via Zoom
How can we preserve and grow thriving rural Main Streets?
One way is by supporting employee purchases of small business. When an owner prepares to retire, they can sell the business to their employees. This keeps the business independent and local, while improving financial outlooks for both the selling owner and the employees!
Join us to learn more and find out how UTRGV SARA can help a business you love plan for succession.
The event is FREE, but you must register apply here.
For more information, contact Annelies.Lottmann@UTRGV.edu.
Jun 15
Focus on Co-op Finances
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online.
Jun 09
Blackberry Production in South Texas
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Online via Zoom.
For more information, contact Juan, Juan.Raygoza@UTRGV.edu.
This event is free to join, but you must REGISTER.
Apr 14
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Zoom event: https://utrgv.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsdOugpz8pEtB8ATcEwEE1uKeP02pjlglc
TO BEE OR NOT TO BEE
See the recording on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaqpELqFdhU.
Join us and learn what you need to start beekeeping.
For more information, contact Avan Guerra, a.guerra@utrgv.edu.
May 12
Farm Financing with USDA Loans
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Online via Zoom.
USDA Farm Service Agency offers low-interest loans for qualified ag producers. Review the FSA loan requirements and learn about technical assistance available from UTRGV SARA.
This is a free event to join, but you must REGISTER.
For more information, contact Aisha, Aisha.CruzReyes@UTRGV.edu.