August 28, 2024

Manchin Saves West Virginia Apple Growers Season

Charleston WV— Following a series of conversations with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) secured $3.1 million in reallocated funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to assist West Virginia apple farmers in addressing the ongoing oversupply issues affecting the state.

“I am proud we were able to work together and find a commonsense solution for West Virginia apple growers and transform this challenge into a great opportunity to feed Americans across the country,” said Senator Manchin. “This critical funding will ensure that this year’s surplus of apples will be managed effectively, avoid food waste, and help sustain the livelihoods of West Virginia farmers. I want to thank Secretary Vilsack and the USDA for helping to provide critical relief to West Virginia farmers and their families.”