H.R. 3513 — Value-Added Development Act for American Agriculture

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Value-Added Development Act for American Agriculture - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to make grants and provide assistance to eligible applicants to establish Agricultural Innovation Centers to create and enhance value-added agricultural enterprises, markets, and products.

Authorizes up to ten initial grants during the demonstration project's first three years, including operation of a Center in: (1) Missouri; (2) Mississippi; (3) Ohio; (4) New Mexico; (5) South Dakota; (6) Texas; and (7) Wisconsin.

Authorizes appropriations.

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1999-11-19
Introduced in House
1999-11-19
Introduced in House
1999-11-19
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
1999-12-03
Referred to the Subcommittee on Risk Management, Research and Specialty Crops.

Value-Added Development Act for American Agriculture

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