Ag Grant Workshop Set for in Dec. 12 Watertown

From the office of state Sen. Patricia Ritchie: 

In an effort to help farmers and others in the agriculture industry grow their businesses, state Senator Patty Ritchie — in conjunction with the Jefferson County Agricultural Development Council — will host a free Agricultural Grant Opportunity Workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County office in Watertown.

Information about grants and funding opportunities in the following areas will be available:

** Wineries, cider and craft brewing

** Dairy profit teams

** Research and development grants

** Energy efficiency

** USDA grants and loans

For a full schedule of events, please visit www.ritchie.nysenate.gov.

Those interested in attending must register by Dec. 9 by calling the Jefferson County Local Development Corporation at 782-5865 or by emailing coordinator@comefarmwithus.com.