Following Under Secretary's Maine Visit, Rep. Pingree Applauds $300M USDA Investment in Organic Transition Initiative
August 25, 2022
August 25, 2022
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2022:
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D- Maine) is applauding the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) $300 million investment, made possible in part with American Rescue Plan funds, to provide comprehensive support for both organic farmers and conventional farmers looking to transition to organic production. Announced this week by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, the funding . . .
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D- Maine) is applauding the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) $300 million investment, made possible in part with American Rescue Plan funds, to provide comprehensive support for both organic farmers and conventional farmers looking to transition to organic production. Announced this week by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, the funding . . .