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Harris Announces Additional USDA Rural Development Grants

Press Release

Date: Feb. 4, 2022
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Agriculture and Food Economy and Fiscal

Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) today announced that the USDA Rural Development Agency has awarded $204,161 in federal grants to a local farm in Westminster and two entrepreneurship centers on the Eastern Shore. Specific funding allocations can be found below:

Willet Family Farm, Westminster; $49,993 for the expansion and packaging enhancement associated with the farm's local free range egg production
Maryland Capital Enterprises, Salisbury; $131,687 to provide business based training and technical assistance to rural microenterprises and microentrepreneurs
Eastern Shore Entrepreneurship Center, Easton; $22,481 to provide business based training and technical assistance to rural microenterprises and microentrepreneurs
Congressman Harris issued the following statement:

"Providing expertise and hands on training to prospective small business owners is a strong investment in both long-term business development and our local workforces. As the Acting Ranking Member for the appropriations subcommittee responsible for this funding, I remain committed to ensuring rural America is provided the resources and expertise it needs to grow and thrive in our competitive business environment."


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