Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding Available For Bioenergy Development And Production

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Last Modified: 07/21/2009

WASHINGTON, July 21, 2009 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is accepting applications for up to $50 million in projects to promote the continued production and use of biofuels.

"Using homegrown energy to end our dependence on foreign oil is a key component of President Obama's vision for rebuilding and revitalizing rural America, and this funding will help advance that goal," said Vilsack. "USDA continues to work aggressively to provide our nation's rural communities, farmers, ranchers, and producers of biofuels with the financial tools they can use to help bring greater energy independence to America."

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