Hoyer Announces Federal Funds to Sustain Maryland's Leading Role in Agriculture Research

Hoyer Announces Federal Funds to Sustain Maryland's Leading Role in Agriculture Research
Hoyer Secures Millions for BARC Research, Chesapeake Agro-Ecology, Center for Maryland Agro-Ecology
Friday, October 28, 2005

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) announced that significant federal funds for programs that will benefit Prince George's County were included in the Fiscal Year 2006 Agriculture Appropriations Conference Report, passed today by the House of Representatives. Rep. Hoyer, a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, took a lead role in securing the funding for these important projects during House consideration of the bill.

"I am pleased that Congress continues to recognize the value of the research programs conducted at BARC to our health and safety," said Congressman Hoyer. "This research provides critical information to develop solutions to agricultural problems of high national priority. This federal funding further solidifies BARC's strong roots here in Prince George's County and sends a strong signal of commitment to this world-class facility and the talented scientists working here."

"I am also pleased that I was able to help secure additional funds for the Maryland and Chesapeake Bay Agro-Ecology Centers. These Centers work to develop effective partnerships to ensure that agriculture industries in Maryland are sustained, and protecting and preserving our environment remains a priority," Hoyer said.

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