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USDA Invests $15 Million in Innovative Projects for Climate-Smart Agriculture, Urban Ag and Invasive Species

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will invest $15 million this year for the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Classic program. Through CIG, grantees work to address our nation's water quality, water quantity, air quality, soil health and wildlife habitat challenges.

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USDA leadership visit an urban farm The Well at Oxon Run, an intergenerational farm and community wellness space in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Ward 8, in Southeast, Washington, D.C. This space has been envisioned alongside residents of the community, and is now led by Jaren Hill Lockridge, Director of The Well and a resident of the neighborhood. DC Greens has built a channel for resources to flow into this community - filling The Well - so that neighbors have what they need to define and create
Press Release

USDA to Invest $15 Million in Innovative Projects for Climate-Smart Agriculture, Urban Agriculture and Addressing Invasive Species

Published

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today it will invest $15 million this year for the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Classic program. Through CIG, grantees work to address our nation's water quality, water quantity, air quality, soil health and wildlife habitat challenges...

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CaliforniaAirSoilWildlife HabitatWildlifeConservation Innovation Grants
CIG Classic Program