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Congresswoman Matsui Announces U.S. Department of Agriculture Grants to Support Local Foods Infrastructure

Press Release

Date: Oct. 7, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Agriculture and Food

Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) announced that the Sacramento region has received nearly $400,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support local and regional food programs.

"Sacramento's growing prominence as the Farm-to-Fork capital is just one reason our region is a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family," said Congresswoman Matsui. "Our agricultural abundance makes our region unique, and I am pleased the USDA is providing funds to make fresh foods available to all, regardless of income levels."

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