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USDA cuts nearly $5 million that would've helped underserved farmers in western Washington

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.

Washington state sues USDA for illegally holding hostage billions in critical funding

In its lawsuit, the coalition argues that USDA has threatened harsh penalties if states do not comply with the agency’s vague and expansive funding conditions relating to immigration, diversity, equity and inclusion, and gender identity.