USDA Seeking Comments On Farmer’s Market Location



USDA Seeking Comments On Farmer’s Market Location

Preliminary Notice Of Potential Conversion Of Flood Plains

Cannon County has made application with the USDA for a $30,000 Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) to assist with the construction of a Farmer’s Market.

The Farmer’s Market would consist of a 100 feet x 40 feet, double bays or 20 stalls, poll type structure.

If implemented, the proposed project will convert flood plains, less than ¼ acre located north of the parking lot and east of the existing Arts Center of Cannon County.

The USDA, Rural Business Programs, in informing the public of this proposed conversion, is requesting comments concerning the proposed project, alternative sites or actions that would avoid these impacts and methods that could be used to minimize these impacts.

The environmental documentation regarding this proposed project is available for review at the USDA/Rural Development – Cookeville Area Office,390 South Lowe Avenue, Suite K, Cookeville,TN 38501or by calling 931.528.6539 ext. 121.

Any person interested in commenting on this proposal should submit a comment to the address above Attention: Jimmy Allen within 30 days of April 4, 2012.