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$99,000 Grant From USDA

HVADC is proud to announce that it has received a $99,000 grant from the USDA that will permit HVADC to undertake four important projects to promote and expand the agricultural economy in the Hudson Valley. The USDA funds will be used to support:

1. Crop diversity for Black Dirt vegetable growers in Orange County
2. Development of a statewide feedstock system to support biodiesel manufacturing
3. Feasibility of creating a farmer-controlled Hudson Valley carbon trading system
4. Product development and market expansion of the Hudson Valley Fresh dairy cooperative

These projects are indicative of the emphasis that HVADC places on regional cooperation and partnerships as a way to expand markets and develop new technologies. This 2008 USDA grant is the second awarded to HVADC – the 2007 grant supported three projects through the Hudson Valley.