The Oregon Department of Agriculture was awarded a $1,532,089 Pandemic Relief Activities: Farm and Food Worker Relief Grant from the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service. The grant will support Oregon's seafood industry in responding to the coronavirus pandemic.
Specifically, the funding will help seafood processors, retailers, and harvesters recover from severe economic impacts caused by COVID-19 related disruptions. The pandemic eliminated nearly 70% of processor revenues by disrupting the critical food service and retail markets. International demand also dropped significantly. The grant will aid the seafood sector, a major employer in many Oregon coastal communities, as it works to strengthen operations and revenues in the face of massive losses. Activities may include assistance with personal protective equipment, health and safety protocols, transportation, and other immediate pandemic-related expenses faced by seafood businesses.
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