Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) announced that the state has made available $11 million in grants through the Agricultural Nonpoint Source Abatement and Control Program to assist farmers with projects to protect soil and water.
“Much of New York’s economy is driven by agriculture, especially in Western New York,” said Hawley. “We must protect our resources and keep this essential industry growing.”
These grants will be awarded to County Soil and Water Districts to implement best practices such as structural soil conservation practices and agricultural waste storage. The program receives funding directly through the state Environmental Protection Fund.
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