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Thanks to Pingree legislation, feds make millions available to help farmers switch to organicConsumer demand for organics outpacing supply; new assistance will help more farmers get certified
Washington, DC,
May 15, 2015
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Food and Agriculture
Consumer demand for organics outpacing supply; new assistance will help more farmers get certified
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced almost $12 million in funding this week to help farmers become certified organic thanks to legislation written by Congresswoman Chellie Pingree. Pingree's Local Farms, Food and Jobs Act included the increased funding and the provision was later included in the Farm Bill. |