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November 30, 2021 Media contact: Jennifer Holton, [email protected] Program contact: Heather Throne, [email protected]
Gov. Whitmer Announces Additio $1,291,191 in federal dollars coming to Michigan’s food and agriculture businesses
Lansing, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Senator Debbie Stabenow, and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) today announced the Michigan recipients of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. The program offers federal funding to a state department of agric
“Investing in and supporting our rural economy is critical to Michigan’s economic success and will help us put Michiganders first,” said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. “The grants enhance opportunity for our specialty crops growers and workers, and they will help our supply chain recover, grow, and thrive. I appreciate Senator Stabenow and USDA’s commitment to expanding Michigan’s local food economies and strengthening our rural communities.”
“Michigan leads the nation in the production of many fruits and vegetables and is second in diversity of our crops only to California. Our fruits, vegetables and nursery crops are not only a source of great pride – they are critical to our state’s economy.” said Senator Stabenow. “This new support is a big win for Michigan agriculture. It will help our farmers keep their competitive edge and continue to provide healthy fruits and vegetables to American families.”
“Michigan’s food and agriculture industry was hit hard by the impacts of COVID-19 from farm to fork,” said Gary McDowell, MDARD Director. “These much-needed funds will help our growers and processors continue to innovate and compete for new growth opportunities throughout the food supply chain, both nationally and globally. Michigan grown and made just tastes better.”
Below is the list of grantees:
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Additional Funding to Assist Farmers with Specialty Crops
