Lansing, MI – A recent senate bill, co-sponsored by Dale Zorn, would direct $1.4 billion to improve Michigan’s food security and invest in rural communities.
Senate Bill 885 would invest $350 million in food distribution security and stability grants; $144 million for bovine TB mitigation at beef and dairy operations; $45 million to help operate and expand farm markets; and $75 million to support the stability and expansion of Michigan’s agriculture supply chain businesses like protein processing plants.
SB 885 would also invest in education and workforce training.
The bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee for consideration.
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