U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Chief Scientist Chavonda Jacobs-Young is announcing an investment of $21.6 million in scientific research for small businesses to further develop transformative agricultural solutions.
“Small businesses, particularly rural and agricultural enterprises, play a vital role in the American economy. They embody the entrepreneurial spirit that America was built upon,” said Jacobs-Young, who is also USDA’s under secretary for research, education and economics. “This latest investment strengthens federal research and development support for small businesses, including women- and minority-owned businesses, and enhances USDA’s efforts to rapidly scale innovation across the food supply chain.”