USDA Announces $65 Million in Innovative Projects that Help Farmers Improve their Operations and Conserve Natural Resources

Oct 23, 2026
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According to the USDA, “The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $65 million in 34 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) projects, which support the development of new tools, approaches, practices and technologies to further natural resource conservation on private lands.

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