Rep. Andrea Salinas co-sponsored a bill to help Oregon organic farmers increase capacity and meet growing demand through permanent federal grant program.
WASHINGTON D.C., DC — U.S. Oregon Representative Andrea Salinas introduced bipartisan legislation Wednesday to help organic farmers and producers expand their businesses and meet growing demand.
The Domestic Organic Investment Act would make permanent a U.S. Department of Agriculture program that provides grants to farmers and businesses to address supply chain gaps in the organic market, according to Salinas’ office.
Salinas, who represents Oregon’s 6th Congressional District, co-sponsored the bill with Senators Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin; Susan Collins, R-Maine; and Rep. Derrick Van
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