Senator Murray Applauds USDA’s $535 Million Investment in 15 Projects that will Boost Washington State Agricultural Sector

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Senator Murray: ““I’m pleased that USDA is investing in important resources that will help boost sustainable growing practices, lower emissions, restore thousands of acres of forest, and more—all while supporting our farmers, and feeding families for generations to come.”

(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), applauds a $535 million investment to help boost Washington state agricultural sector’s climate resilience and sustainability through 15 Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities projects funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). These projects will help build a stronger green economy by supporting a range of farm and environmental groups as they work to boost sustainable grazing practices for beef production, restore thousands of acres of forests, and more.

“Washington state’s farmers and ranchers are an important part of our economy, producing the food to feed families across the country. As we work to build a stronger, greener economy and combat the climate crisis, I’m happy to see that the USDA is providing our agricultural sectors with the support they need to boost their climate resiliency and sustainability,” said Senator Murray.

“I’m pleased that USDA is investing in important resources that will help boost sustainable growing practices, lower emissions, restore thousands of acres of forest, and more—all while supporting our farmers, and feeding families for generations to come.”

Senator Murray has been a leader on confronting the climate crisis from every angle during her time in the Senate. Senator Murray was instrumental in passing the Inflation Reduction Law, the largest investment in combatting the climate crisis in American history. Senator Murray also joined President Biden in Seattle in April when he issued his Executive Order to safeguard American forests and fight climate change.

Last year, Senator Murray helped pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which will help Washington state and the country transition to cleaner energy and electric vehicles, make the electric grid more reliable, help prevent and fight wildfires, and more—all while creating good-paying, union jobs.

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