Nearly $5 million in USDA grant funding could return to King County and Viva Farms
Preliminary injunction issued by a U.S. District Court judge could restore a Land Access Program grant that was terminated in March.
Agriculture grants
Sustainable dairy digester programs receive $13.8 million Commerce investment
Funding will help reduce methane, wastewater from dairy manure and organic waste
Applications open for Snohomish County Conservation Futures grants
Up to $9 million in grant funding available for preservation of open space, ag land, and timberland.
Historic farm to become hub for Vashon Island agriculture
Project recently awarded a $500,000 Local Food Infrastructure Food Grant from the Washington State Department of Agriculture.
Farm groups raise $1 million to help Washington farmers recover from floods
Snoqualmie Valley Preservation Alliance, Pike Place Market Foundation, Tilth Alliance and Washington Farmland Trust coordinate efforts.
USDA cuts nearly $5 million that would've helped underserved farmers in western Washington
King County and Viva Farms was scheduled to receive funding from the Increasing Land Access, which was supposed to fund $300 million for 50 projects across 40 states. USDA announced elimination in March.
Farm-to-restaurant connection in Puget Sound strengthens
Businesses look to farming neighbors to provide fresh local grains for their tortillas, breads and pastries.