DEP, Department of Agriculture have grants available for farmers

By Mon Valley Independent

By TAYLOR BROWN

tbrown@yourmvi.com

Two state agencies recently announced available funding for local farmers.

On Friday, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced $1 million in grant funding available to small businesses and farmers for energy efficiency, pollution prevention and natural resource protection projects.

The same day, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture announced $500,000 in funding, the first available through the PA Farm Bill.

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