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Federal Aid to Oregon’s Farmers Totals $2.1 Million

Federal Aid to Oregon's Farmers Totals $2.1 Million

Eleven Oregon farmers will share in $2.1 million in awards from the USDA, as reported last week by Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley of Oregon. Such manufacturers will use the money to increase their clout and introduce new items to the market.

“Oregon’s family farmers and ranchers have put Oregon on the map as an agriculture powerhouse, all while supporting jobs across the state. These grant dollars help kick-start efforts for family farms to innovate and continue to compete in a global marketplace,” Wyden said.

“On National Ag Day and every day, I will keep fighting to secure similar investments that support Oregon Ag producers for generations to come.”

“I hear from Oregonians across the state about the need to ensure our world-class agriculture sector has the support it needs to grow and thrive,” Merkley said.

“The opportunities these grants will create for innovation and keeping Oregon farmers and ranchers competitive in the global market will have lasting impacts for Oregon communities. I look forward to seeing the great things to come from these grants and will keep working hard to make sure Oregon farmers and ranchers have what they need to succeed.”

The funding announcement was made last week on National Ag Day. The grants are accessible thanks to the Value-Added Producer Grant Program of the USDA’s Rural Development agency. The funding is meant to assist farmers in developing new goods, expanding their market, and raising their revenues via value-added endeavors. These are some of the ones that have been declared:

According to reports, USDA Rural Development Oregon State Director Margi Hoffmann stated,

“National Ag Day is a time to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture and the unwavering commitment of our nation’s agricultural producers.” 

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“Through severe droughts and extreme wildfires, Oregon’s farmers, ranchers, orchardists, and fishers put food on our tables, create jobs, and supply our nation. With the support of programs like USDA RD’s Value-Added Producer Grants, their innovation and resilience have made Oregon a national leader in sustainable, climate-smart agriculture.”

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