National Ag News
19 Michigan Specialty Crop Projects Receive USDA Block Grants
Oct 6, 2017, 16:58 PM
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U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow says nearly $2 million Farm Bill dollars will help many parts of the fruit and vegetable economy in Michigan.
The Ranking Member of the Senate Ag Committee announced 19 projects throughout her state will be awarded a total of $1.8 million through the Specialty Crop Block Grant program.
“For instance, the Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board is receiving funds to conduct research on growing practices that are going to help increase quality and yield.
