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Virginia Farms Get Grants to Boost Local Food Chains | Charlottesville News
Virginia’s food future just got a major boost as Governor Spanberger unveils $507K in grants to 14 local farms and businesses, including Bellair Farms and Furniture By Design. Bellair Farms is getting $11K toward a refrigerated truck — matched by Albemarle County — to slash delivery costs and keep pork fresher for partners like Stock Provisions and Honest Meats. Meanwhile, Furniture By Design receives $25K to build lumber drying facilities, empowering local makers. These “cold link” and infrastructure grants are designed to connect farmers directly with consumers, strengthen rural economies…
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