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 Later this year, well begin to realize the full promise of the health care law when millions of Americansindividuals, families, and small businesses will be able to find health insurance that fits their budgets and meets their needs, with less hassle, at the new Health Insurance Marketplace.

 Starting October 1st, the Marketplace will give Americans who are uninsured, or who buy their own coverage, a whole new way to shop for coverage. But nows the time to get ready.

Learn more about the Affordable Healthcare Act at http://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/facts/timeline/index.html

NCAT Offers Free Webinar on Grafting Fruit Varieties for Organic Production; Developing Regional Crops

Regionally and locally adapted fruit crops aren't just a treat for the palate.  Developing them would fill a number of needs from providing a boon to organic fruit growers to helping detail-oriented farmers and nurserymen make a decent on-farm income.

National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) Horticulture Specialist Guy Ames will present a webinar addressing what it takes to develop fruit that's adapted locally and regionally - and he'll get hands-on with a discussion of grafting, budding, cuttings, and other forms of asexual fruit propagation.