MARSHALL, MORAN, DAVIDS ANNOUNCE OVER $2.7 MILLION IN USDA FUNDING TO SUPPORT KANSAS BUSINESSES

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U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. and Jerry Moran, alongside U.S. Representative Sharice Davids (KS-03) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $2.77 million in grant funding to help rural businesses in 12 Kansas communities.

"Supporting advancement and expansion for businesses is vital to the success of our great state, and I applaud USDA's meaningful investments benefitting folks across Kansas," said Senator Marshall. "These dollars are an important part of ensuring the American dream is alive and well for all Kansans, and I look forward to seeing this funding at work across these 12 communities."

"In rural communities, every business, school, grocery store and hospital counts and can be the one thing helping keep that community alive," said Senator Moran. "As a member of the Senate Appropriations subcommittee that provides these federal resources, I will continue working to be an advocate for our rural communities and preserving our special way of life in Kansas."

"Access to fresh food is crucial in all parts of our state, urban and rural. I'm excited to welcome these agricultural producer grants to two local businesses who are bringing homegrown and locally-sourced food to the Kansas Third, feeding our people and fueling our economy," said Representative Sharice Davids (KS-03).

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