Food Systems
Agriculture is a key industry in Nebraska. Search through resources relating specifically to agriculture, ag tech, and agribusiness. Scroll to the bottom of the page for events relating to the ag industry.
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Ag Innovation Challenge - American Farm Bureau Federation
The Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge is a national business competition that showcases U.S. startups developing innovative solutions that address challenges facing America’s farmers, ranchers and rural communities. Launched in 2015, The Challenge was the first national business competition of its kind focused exclusively on rural entrepreneurs.
Agriculture Builders of Nebraska, Inc.
ABN is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the continual improvement and prosperity of Nebraska Agriculture. It is an organization of individual members and not an organization of organizations.
Agriculture Builders of Nebraska, Inc. Information
Phone: (402) 472-2089
Website
c/o: ABN Secretary
PO Box 830708
Lincoln, NE 68583
Atlas of Rural and Small-Town America - Economic Research Service (ERS) - USDA
The Atlas of Rural and Small-Town America is a web tool that provides statistics by broad categories of socioeconomic factors.
Beginning Farmer/Rancher Loan Program - Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA)
The NIFA Beginning Farmer/Rancher Program assists farmers and ranchers to obtain agricultural loans at interest rates generally lower than the conventional farm credit markets.
Bio Nebraska
Bio Nebraska is a non-profit, membership-based trade association with a diversified membership including entities from all segments of the bio-ecosystem.
Business Programs - USDA Rural Development - Kearney
USDA Rural Development Business Programs help to provide capital, equipment, space, job training, and entrepreneurial skills that can help to start and/or grow a business.
Business Programs - USDA Rural Development - Lincoln
USDA Rural Development Business Programs help to provide capital, equipment, space, job training, and entrepreneurial skills that can help to start and/or grow a business, as well as supporting the creation and preservation of quality jobs in rural areas.
Brant Richardson
Phone: (402) 437-5568
Website
100 Centennial Mall North
Suite 308
Lincoln, NE 68508
Business Programs - USDA Rural Development - Norfolk
USDA Rural Development Business Programs help to provide capital, equipment, space, job training, and entrepreneurial skills that can help to start and/or grow a business, as well as supporting the creation and preservation of quality jobs in rural areas.
Business Programs - USDA Rural Development - Scottsbluff
USDA Rural Development Business Programs help to provide capital, equipment, space, job training, and entrepreneurial skills that can help to start and/or grow a business, as well as supporting the creation and preservation of quality jobs in rural areas.
Marla Marx
Phone: (308) 632-2195 Ext: 132
Website
818 Ferdinand Plaza, Suite B
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
Business Services (Spanish) - Center for Rural Affairs
Center for Rural Affairs offers services in Spanish to small business owners, farmers, community leaders and more.
Business Services (Spanish) Information
Phone: (402) 687-2100
Website
145 Main Street
P.O. Box 136
Lyons, NE 68038
Buy Fresh Buy Local Nebraska - Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) - University of Nebraska Lincoln
Buy Fresh Buy Local is a member-based marketing, promotion, and education program dedicated to increasing the market share for local foods in the state of Nebraska. All producers and businesses that support local agriculture are welcome to join.
Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies (CALMIT) - Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) - University of Nebraska Lincoln
The Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies (CALMIT) is a recognized center-of-excellence for education and research in advanced land management information technologies. Our state-of-the-art instruments allow us to look beyond the surface to learn more about plant productivity and response to stress.
Center for Entrepreneurship - University of Nebraska Lincoln
The Center for Entrepreneurship provides advice, mentorship, coaching and consulting services at no cost to people with ideas to those with businesses – big or small.
Center for Entrepreneurship
Phone: (402) 472-3353
Website
730 North 14th Street
PO Box 880405
Lincoln, NE 68588
Center for Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Franchising (CIEF) - University of Nebraska Omaha
The UNO Center for Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Franchising serves as a bridge between the entrepreneurs of tomorrow and the diverse entrepreneurial community in the Omaha, Nebraska area.
Center Information
Phone: (402) 554-2706
Website
6708 Pine Street
Mammel Hall, Suite 303
Omaha, NE 68182
Center for Rural Affairs
We are unapologetically rural. We stand up for the small family farmer and rancher, new business owner, and rural communities. For more than 45 years, we’ve been a leading force engaging people to build a better rural future. We live this work. Welcome to our rural revolution.
Center for Rural Affairs Information
Phone: (402) 687-2100
Website
145 Main Street
PO Box 136
Lyons, NE 68038
Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health - UNMC
Our mission is to work with the agricultural community in the Central States and beyond, conducting research, intervention, education, and outreach activities, which aim to discover the mechanisms of injury and illness, and to develop, implement, and evaluate prevention strategies that measurably improve the health and safety of members of the agricultural community.
Community Economic Development - Rural Prosperity Nebraska (RPN) - East Central Region
Rural Prosperity Nebraska harnesses boots-on-the-ground efforts of Nebraska Extension professionals working in six focus areas. Community Economic Development serves as one of the six pillars of focus.
Community Economic Development - Rural Prosperity Nebraska (RPN) - Eastern Region
Rural Prosperity Nebraska harnesses boots-on-the-ground efforts of Nebraska Extension professionals working in six focus areas. Community Economic Development serves as one of the six pillars of focus.
Community Economic Development - Rural Prosperity Nebraska (RPN) - Northern Panhandle
Rural Prosperity Nebraska harnesses boots-on-the-ground efforts of Nebraska Extension professionals working in six focus areas. Community Economic Development serves as one of the six pillars of focus.
Community Economic Development - Rural Prosperity Nebraska (RPN) - Northern Region
Rural Prosperity Nebraska harnesses boots-on-the-ground efforts of Nebraska Extension professionals working in six focus areas. Community Economic Development serves as one of the six pillars of focus.
Jordan Grummert Rasmussen
Phone: (308) 346-4200
Website
250 South 8th Avenue
PO Box 638
Burwell, NE 68823
Community Economic Development - Rural Prosperity Nebraska (RPN) - Southern Panhandle
Rural Prosperity Nebraska harnesses boots-on-the-ground efforts of Nebraska Extension professionals working in six focus areas. Community Economic Development serves as one of the six pillars of focus.
Community Economic Development - Rural Prosperity Nebraska (RPN) - Southern Region
Rural Prosperity Nebraska harnesses boots-on-the-ground efforts of Nebraska Extension professionals working in six focus areas. Community Economic Development serves as one of the six pillars of focus.
Community Economic Development - Rural Prosperity Nebraska (RPN) - Southwest Region
Rural Prosperity Nebraska harnesses boots-on-the-ground efforts of Nebraska Extension professionals working in six focus areas. Community Economic Development serves as one of the six pillars of focus.
Community Economic Development - Rural Prosperity Nebraska (RPN) - Statewide
Rural Prosperity Nebraska harnesses boots-on-the-ground efforts of Nebraska Extension professionals working in six focus areas. Community Economic Development serves as one of the six pillars of focus.
Marilyn Schlake
Phone: (402) 472-4138
Website
1625 Arbor Drive, Filley Hall (FYH) 58B
Lincoln, NE 68583
Community Economic Development - Rural Prosperity Nebraska (RPN) - West Central Region
Rural Prosperity Nebraska harnesses boots-on-the-ground efforts of Nebraska Extension professionals working in six focus areas. Community Economic Development serves as one of the six pillars of focus.
Cottage Food Law - Nebraska Regional Food Systems Initiative - Nebraska Extension
In 2019, Nebraska passed a bill (LB 304) allowing individuals to sell homemade foods already authorized for sale at farmers’ markets directly to consumers at the producer’s home, fairs, festivals, other public events or online for pick-up or delivery—all within the state of Nebraska.
Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute - University of Nebraska
The Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska was founded in 2010 by the Robert B. Daugherty Foundation to address the global challenge of achieving food security with less stress on water resources through improved water management in agricultural and food systems.
Nick Brozovic
Phone: (402) 472-5398
Website
Innovation Commons
2021 Transformation Drive
Lincoln, NE 68583
Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communication (ALEC) - Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) - University of Nebraska Lincoln
The Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication builds sustainable human capacity through the land-grant mission of the University of Nebraska – Lincoln.
Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension Center - Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR)- University of Nebraska Lincoln
ENREC was created in 2016 to meet the diverse needs of Nebraska’s rural sector and its growing urban population through the integration of research efforts and valuable programming of Nebraska Extension. ENREC includes the Northeast and Southeast Extension Districts. A third district, the Metro Extension District, was developed to more fully meet the needs of our highly populated urban counties.
Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension Center
Phone: (402) 624-8037
Website
1071 County Road G
Ithaca, NE 68033
eKitchen – Food Entrepreneur Incubator - Twin Cities Development Association, Inc. (TCD)
The TCD kitchen is a food entrepreneur incubator. Created to nurture start-up food companies, the kitchen offers a quality commercial-grade space for food preparation, packaging, and marketing without the costs of a commercial location that may be a barrier for start-up companies. Twin Cities Development (TCD) is the economic development organization for the communities of Gering, Scotts Bluff County, Bayard, and Terrytown in Scotts Bluff County in Western Nebraska.
Engler Entrepreneurship Program - University of Nebraska Lincoln
Engler exists to embolden our people on the courageous pursuit of their purpose, through the art and practice of entrepreneurship.
Tom Field
Phone: (402) 472-5643
Website
UNL East Campus
201AF Dinsdale Learning Commons
Lincoln, NE 68583
Entrepreneur & Community Coaching Network - Center for Rural Affairs
We are unapologetically rural. We stand up for the small family farmer and rancher, new business owner, and rural communities. For more than 45 years, we’ve been a leading force engaging people to build a better rural future. We live this work. Welcome to our rural revolution.
Farm and Ranch Project - Legal Aid of Nebraska
Legal Aid of Nebraska’s Farm and Ranch Project offers free services to individuals and families throughout rural Nebraska, with a particular (though not exclusive) emphasis on agriculture.
Farm and Ranch Information
Phone: (800) 464-0258
Website
The Douglas Building
209 South 19th Street
Omaha, NE 68102
Farm Service Agency - USDA - Nebraska
Farm Service Agency is equitably serving all farmers, ranchers, and agricultural partners through the delivery of effective, efficient agricultural programs for all Americans.
Farm/Ranch Succession and Transfer Education - Nebraska Extension
Help farms, ranches, businesses, and entrepreneurs improve skills for good family communications/relations, and emphasizing the importance of having a succession/transition plan.
Food Innovation Center - Nebraska Innovation Campus
The NIC Food Innovation Center is a 178,000 square-foot complex serving private/public partnerships. The center provides world-class facilities for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Food Science and Technology Department and private companies in leased space. It features wet/dry lab research space, food grade/non-food grade pilot plant space, a state-of-the-art distance education classroom and office space.
Food Processing Center - Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) - University of Nebraska Lincoln
Food Processing Center is a multi-disciplinary resource for the food industry, providing a combination of consulting, educational, technical, and business development services. The Center provides a wide range of customizable services, all delivered in a confidential, price-competitive, and timely manner.
GROW Nebraska Foundation
We are a nonprofit educational organization, providing marketing and training to individuals and small business owners across Nebraska.
How to Start a Farm: Beginning Farmers and Ranchers - USDA
New to farming? Want to learn how to start a farm? USDA can help and offers additional assistance to beginning farmers and ranchers.
Independent Cattlemen of Nebraska (ICON)
Our mission is to represent independent cattle producers, standing together without the influence of other industry sectors while securing a viable livelihood for present and future generations.
Industrial Agricultural Products Center - Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR)- University of Nebraska Lincoln
The Center’s mission is to improve the agricultural economy by developing new uses for biological materials: agricultural crops and residues, forestry residues, industrial residues, and food waste.
Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) - University of Nebraska Lincoln
In the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) we are all about people, and the food, water and natural resources that sustain them.
Jacht Ad Agency
We’re award-winning. We’re driven. We’re students. Jacht is an advertising agency with a youthful edge that creates strategic and fresh work for our clients.
Kitchen Council
We provide access to a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen, educational resources, a member community, events, mentorship and more.
Loan Program (Spanish) - Center for Rural Affairs – Central Region
When a bank can’t help with dreams of homeownership or growing a business, the Center for Rural Affairs can. We offer coaching and financing to help people become homeowners and to start or grow sustainable businesses.
Lori Schrader
Phone: (402) 870-7070
Website
3180 West Highway 34, Room 200
PO Box 294
Grand Island, NE 68802
Loan Program (Spanish) - Center for Rural Affairs – Northeast Region
When a bank can’t help with dreams of homeownership or growing a business, the Center for Rural Affairs can. We offer coaching and financing to help people become homeowners and to start or grow sustainable businesses.
Loan Program (Spanish) - Center for Rural Affairs – Panhandle Region
When a bank can’t help with dreams of homeownership or growing a business, the Center for Rural Affairs can. We offer coaching and financing to help people become homeowners and to start or grow sustainable businesses.
Lori Schrader
Phone: (402) 870-7070
Website
615 South Beltline Highway West, Suite 1
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
Loan Program - Center for Rural Affairs - Panhandle Region
When a bank can’t help with dreams of homeownership or growing a business, the Center for Rural Affairs can. We offer coaching and financing to help people become homeowners and to start or grow sustainable businesses.
Lori Schrader
Phone: (402) 870-7070
Website
615 South Beltline Highway West
Suite 1
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
Loan Program - Center for Rural Affairs – Northeast Region
When a bank can’t help with dreams of homeownership or growing a business, the Center for Rural Affairs can. We offer coaching and financing to help people become homeowners and to start or grow sustainable businesses.
Loan Program - Center for Rural Affairs – Southeast Region
When a bank can’t help with dreams of homeownership or growing a business, the Center for Rural Affairs can. We offer coaching and financing to help people become homeowners and to start or grow sustainable businesses.
Loan Program – Center for Rural Affairs - Central Region
When a bank can’t help with dreams of homeownership or growing a business, the Center for Rural Affairs can. We offer coaching and financing to help people become homeowners and to start or grow sustainable businesses.
Native American Coalition (NAC) - Nebraska Extension
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Native American Coalition (NAC) builds relationships and partnerships between the Nebraska Extension and Native American communities and organizations.
Nebraska Advantage Rural Development Act - Nebraska Department of Revenue
The Nebraska Advantage Rural Development Act, administered by the Nebraska Department of Revenue, will provide a refundable tax credit.
Garrett Nedved
Phone: (402) 471-5862
Website
301 Centennial Mall South
PO Box 98944
Lincoln, NE 68509
Nebraska Agricultural Trade Office - Nebraska Department of Agriculture
The mission of the Nebraska Agricultural Trade Office is to assist in the promotion of sales of Nebraska agricultural products and related goods to new and existing international markets.
Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) - Statewide
The Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) is a department of the College of Business Administration at the University of Nebraska at Omaha with offices in Omaha, Lincoln, Wayne, Norfolk, Grand Island, Kearney, North Platte, McCook, Scottsbluff and Chadron. Our partners throughout the State include the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, the University of Nebraska at Kearney, Wayne State College and Chadron State College.
NBDC Information
Phone: (402) 554-6263
Website
University of Nebraska Omaha
6708 Pine Street, College of Business Administration, Mammel Hall 200
Omaha, NE 68182
Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis
The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture is nationally ranked as one of the best two-year colleges, and Forbes Business Magazine placed us among the top 30 trade schools in the nation.
Nebraska Cooperative Development Center - UNL Department of Agricultural Economics
NCDC assists groups and communities who are exploring or have formed a cooperative business. NCDC can guide a cooperative effort from visioning to implementation. Services include facilitation, providing resources, technical assistance and education.
Nebraska Department of Economic Development
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is the official lead economic development agency for Nebraska. Created by the Legislature in 1967, DED’s emphasis is growing and diversifying the state’s “economic base,” bringing new dollars into the state.
Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy
The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy’s mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Nebraska’s air, land, water and energy resources.
Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy Information
Phone: (402) 471-2186
Website
P.O. Box 98922
Lincoln, NE 68509
Nebraska Department of Natural Resources
State department responsible for management of surface water, integrated water management and planning, dam safety, floodplain management, ground water well registration and certain ground water permits.
Nebraska Department of Natural Resources Information
Phone: (402) 471-2363
Website
301 Centennial Mall South, P.O. Box 94676
Lincoln, NE 68509
Nebraska Extension - Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR)
Most Nebraskans aren’t aware of how much Extension is supporting them on a daily basis, in almost every area of their life. Many are aware of the services Extension provides to the agricultural community, but Extension provides expertise and know-how to sectors as diverse as nutrition, health care, and technology.
Nebraska Farmers Market and Produce Vendor Search - Nebraska Department of Agriculture
The Nebraska Farmers Market and Produce Search is an online marketplace for Nebraska ag products, sponsored by the Department of Agrigulture.
Nebraska Department of Agriculture
Phone: (402) 471-4876
Website
301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln, NE 68509
Nebraska Farmers Market Manager Handbook
The Nebraska Farmers Market Manager Handbook brings together ideas, inspiration, and insight from farmers markets across Nebraska. It is the culmination of research, hands-on experience, and interviews with market managers, vendors, and professionals.
Nebraska Hospitality Association
The Nebraska Hospitality Association is the voice for Nebraska hospitality, our ongoing advocacy efforts are what make it possible for us to react quickly in a crisis to protect your business.
Nebraska Hospitality Association Information
Phone: (402) 488-3999
Website
5100 North 27th Street
Lincoln, NE 68521
Nebraska MarketMaker - Statewide
Nebraska MarketMaker is the place to source local food, find customers for your food products and to connect Nebraska’s food chain, from farm to fork.
Nebraska Pure Food Act §81-2,280 - “Cottage Food” Registration - Nebraska Department of Agriculture
LB304, also known as the “Cottage Food” law.
Food Safety and Consumer Protection Information
Phone: (402) 471-3422
Website
P.O. Box 94947
Lincoln, NE 68509
Nebraska Veterinary Diagnostic Center (NVDC) - Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR)- University of Nebraska Lincoln
The Nebraska Veterinary Diagnostic Center (NVDC) employs state-of-the-art testing procedures to provide disease surveillance and diagnostic services to veterinarians, livestock producers, pet owners and researchers.
Nebraska Veterinary Diagnostic Center
Phone: (402) 472-1434
Website
4040 East Campus Loop North
Lincoln, NE 68583
Nebraska Water Sciences Laboratory - University of Nebraska Lincoln
The NU Water Sciences Laboratory, a part of the Nebraska Water Center and Daugherty Water for Food Institute, provides specialized chemical and isotope testing services.
Daniel Snow
Phone: (402) 472-7539
Website
202 Water Sciences Laboratory
1840 North 37th Street
Lincoln, NE 68583
NextGen - Nebraska Department of Agriculture
NextGen utilizes the Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Act to help new producers get a head start in farming and ranching, while giving back to the farmers and ranchers who own agricultural assets.
No More Empty Pots
No More Empty Pots is a grassroots nonprofit that engages community in local foods systems initiatives.
NUtech Ventures
NUtech’s mission is to facilitate the commercialization and practical use of innovations generated through the research activities at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln and the University of Nebraska – Kearney.
Online Food Safety Training - Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department
Food Handler Training meets the requirements for food service employees working in food establishments under the jurisdiction of the City of Lincoln Food Code.
Panhandle Research and Extension Center - Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) - University of Nebraska Lincoln
The Panhandle Research and Extension Center, located in Scottsbluff, houses 13 faculty of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR). Most of the faculty hold joint appointments in research and extension.
ReConnect Loan and Grant Program - USDA
The ReConnect Loan and Grant Program furnishes loans and grants to provide funds for the costs of construction, improvement, or acquisition of facilities and equipment needed to provide broadband service in eligible rural areas.
ReConnect Loan and Grant Information
Phone: (402) 437-5551
Website
100 Centennial Mall North
Lincoln, NE 68508
Regional Food Systems - Rural Prosperity Nebraska (RPN)
Rural Prosperity Nebraska harnesses boots-on-the-ground efforts of Nebraska Extension professionals working in six focus areas. Regional Food Systems serves as one of the six pillars of focus.
Vanessa Wielenga
Phone: (402) 472-0361
Website
1700 North 35th Street, Leverton Hall (LEV) 119C
Lincoln, NE 68583
Rural Broadband Loans, Loan/Grant Combinations, and Loan Guarantees - USDA Rural Development
The Rural Broadband Loans, Loan/Grant Combinations, and Loan Guarantees (Farm Bill Broadband Program) furnishes loans and loan guarantees to provide funds for the costs of construction, improvement, or acquisition of facilities and equipment needed to provide service at the broadband lending speed in eligible rural areas.
Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program - USDA Rural Development
The Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant program provides funding for rural projects through local utility organizations. USDA provides zero-interest loans to local utilities which they, in turn, pass through to local businesses (ultimate recipients) for projects that will create and retain employment in rural areas. The ultimate recipients repay the lending utility directly. The utility then is responsible for repayment to USDA.
Rural Prosperity Nebraska (RPN)
Helping Nebraska’s rural communities thrive.
Startup LNK
In Lincoln, we’re proud to have a thriving and diverse startup community. From weekly and monthly events to strong accelerators, awesome coworking spaces, and plenty of mentors willing to help, Lincoln is a perfect place to build a startup.
State Fact Sheets - Economic Research Service (ERS) - USDA
The ERS State Fact Sheets provide information on population, income, poverty, food security, education, employment/unemployment, farm characteristics, farm financial indicators, top commodities, and agricultural exports. Links to available county-level data are included where applicable.
Telecommunications Infrastructure Loans & Loan Guarantees - USDA Rural Development
This program provides financing for the construction, maintenance, improvement and expansion of telephone service and broadband in rural areas.
The Combine
The Combine is a statewide initiative supporting high growth entrepreneurs in food and agriculture. The program consists of commercialization support through mentorship and a capital readiness program, networking events, a network of partnering producers across the state, as well as incubation space on Nebraska Innovation Campus.
USDA Rural Development - Nebraska
USDA Rural Development is committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in rural America. Through our programs, we help rural Americans in many ways. Together, America Prospers.
Weibling Entrepreneurship Clinic - University of Nebraska Lincoln
The E-Clinic at Nebraska Law provides free legal services to Nebraska startups. Law students in the E-Clinic are supervised by Professor Brett Stohs and handle a variety of early-stage legal matters, including entity formation, contract drafting, and IP protection.
West Central Research and Extension Center - Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR)- University of Nebraska Lincoln
The University of Nebraska West Central Research & Extension Center is a research and extension facility of the University of Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR). It serves as the site for field-based research and extension involving faculty and graduate students in eight IANR departments.
Women's Business Center - Center for Rural Affairs
When a bank can’t help with dreams of homeownership or growing a business, the Center for Rural Affairs can. We offer coaching and financing to help people become homeowners and to start or grow sustainable businesses.
Jessica Campos
Phone: (402) 870-1521
Website
3180 West Highway 34, Room 200
PO Box 294
Grand Island, NE 68802
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