The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a $125 million annual investment in agricultural research infrastructure across the country. This historic investment will help address decades of deferred maintenance and accelerate modernization of agricultural research facilities.

Investing in America’s Farmers and Ranchers

According to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, this investment will ensure America’s farmers and ranchers continue to benefit from innovation that secures the vital U.S. agriculture industry. The funding will support renovation, expansion, and construction projects that strengthen research capacity and ensure America’s agricultural research enterprise remains equipped to meet the challenges facing America’s farmers, ranchers, and producers.

The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) will administer this competitive funding opportunity. Applicants must provide a dollar-for-dollar non-federal cash match to ensure strong local investment and stewardship of taxpayer resources. Eligible entities may receive funds for only one project at a time.

Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.