Spanberger Announces $500K in Agriculture, Forestry Grants for Central Virginia

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Appomattox County, Va. – Governor Abigail Spanberger is directing more than $500,000 in agriculture and forestry grants to communities across Central Virginia, with funding split among 14 localities to grow agriculture-related businesses and build out infrastructure.

The money flows through the Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development (AFID) program, a state initiative designed to back projects that support farming operations and expand economic opportunities in rural communities.

Appomattox FFA Receives $50K for New Agricultural Complex

One of the largest individual grants—$50,000—is headed to the Appomattox Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter for a new agricultural complex.