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County readies outreach for Virginia Farm Recovery Block Grant; $60 million statewide
Summary
County staff said a Virginia Farm Recovery Block Grant program will open soon with about $60 million available statewide; county will host an in‑person information session Aug. 26 at the Gates Center and offer application assistance during a 45‑day window.
County staff told the Board of Supervisors at its August meeting that Virginia will roll out a Farm Recovery Block Grant program to help producers recover losses not covered by existing USDA programs.
"There's about $60,000,000 worth of funds set aside for Virginia localities," a county staff member said, adding the proposed portal and application window should open soon and the goal from the governor's office is around Labor Day. The program covers eligible loss categories that were not covered under existing USDA…
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