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SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS
 As the national trade association for the U.S. ethanol industry, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) promotes policies, regulations and research and development initiatives that will lead to the increased production and use of fuel ethanol. RFA membership includes a broad cross-section of businesses, individuals and organizations dedicated to the expansion of the U.S. fuel ethanol industry.  The USDA Rural Development is committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in all of rural America. Through our programs, we touch rural America in many ways. Our financial programs support such essential public facilities and services as water and sewer systems, housing, health clinics, emergency service facilities and electric and telephone service. We promote economic development by supporting loans to businesses through banks and community-managed lending pools. We offer technical assistance and information to help agricultural and other cooperatives get started and improve the effectiveness of their member services. And we provide technical assistance to help communities undertake community empowerment programs. We have an $86 billion dollar portfolio of loans and we will administer nearly $16 billion in program loans, loan guarantees, and grants through our programs. Rural Development achieves its mission by helping rural individuals, communities and businesses obtain the financial and technical assistance needed to address their diverse and unique needs. Rural Development works to make sure that rural citizens can participate fully in the global economy.  Distillers Grains Technology Council (DGTC) is a non-profit association of fuel and beverage dry mill ethanol producers. Since 1945, this organization has funded numerous studies in the application of distillers grains in various animal feeds and human foods. We provide information and promote the value, applications and benefits to all potential uses of distillers grains so as to obtain maximum utilization of the current estimated 9.5 million tons being produced. You may reach us at 800-759-3448 or www.distillersgrains.org  The National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition (NEVC) is the nation's primary advocate to promote the use of 85 percent ethanol as a renewable form of alternative transportation fuel while enhancing agricultural profitability, advancing environmental stewardship and promoting national energy independence. www.E85Fuel.com MEDIA PARTNERS
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