USDA Grants Restored for Iowa Farming Groups | Cedar Rapids News

Two Iowa farming nonprofits are getting their grants back thanks to a court order — a major win for underserved farmers. The USDA had canceled nearly all 50 grants from its “Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access Program,” but a ruling now mandates the money be restored by July 3rd. For Iowa Valley RC&D, the $2.5M grant funded a fellowship program to train the next generation of farmers, while SILT’s funding supported affordable land access for fruit and veg growers. Though uncertainty remains about long-term survival, the reinstated funds give these vital programs a lifeline as the legal battle continues. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/60ab9a8797a97781