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Several research grants to help Whatcom agriculture industrySeveral research grants to help Whatcom agriculture industry
Washington, DC,
September 26, 2013
A few key federal grants announced this week could help Whatcom County berry farmers improve growing efficiency and export sales. The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded $3.2 million in Specialty Crop Block Grants to Washington state, with about $345,000 going toward programs that will benefit local farmers. The funding for these grants is already in place and shouldn't be affected by the current Farm Bill debate taking place in Congress, said Viet Shelton, a spokesman for U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Bothell, whose district includes parts of Whatcom County. To read the full article, click HERE. |