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USDA commits water quality assistance to help California’s agricultural producers

Posted by: Maven on March 18, 2010 at 6:37 am

From the USDA, this press release:

“WASHINGTON, March 17, 2010-Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today committed $15 million to help California agricultural producers improve water quality in their state. This funding is being made available through the Agricultural Water Enhancement Program (AWEP), which helps agricultural partners with both conservation and enhancement of water quality.

“This action will provide much needed assistance to California’s agricultural producers in their efforts to improve the quality of water and help with a critical need for water conservation measures in the state,” said Vilsack.

“I applaud Secretary Vilsack and USDA for offering this important assistance to farmers in California, many of whom have suffered heavy crop losses due to drought,” Senator Barbara Boxer said. “This funding will help agricultural producers conserve water and improve water quality in our state.”

“California until recently was in the grip of a three-year drought,” said Senator Dianne Feinstein. “Today’s announcement will help Central Valley farmers to purchase much-needed water and implement water saving techniques during this difficult time. I commend the USDA for recognizing the unique challenges facing California farmers, and I look forward to continuing to work with the Department to fund practical and environmentally responsible drought assistance programs in the coming months.” … “


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March 18, 2010 · Filed Under Agriculture

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