Rep. Delgado Announces Nearly $50,000 in Funding for Upstate Fish Farm

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Today, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) announced a $49,999 grant to assist the Hudson Valley Fish Farm Inc, located in Hudson, New York. The funding was allocated through the USDA Rural Development program. The Hudson Valley Fish Farm Inc. uses a recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) to raise steelhead trout on its land-based, commercial-scale facility.

"As a member of the House Agriculture Committee, I have consistently worked to support upstate agriculture and food producers," said Rep. Delgado. "I am excited to announce this funding for the Hudson Valley Fish Farm, an incredible fishery that has developed a local model for sustainable aquaculture to protect wild fish populations and raise fish without the use of antibiotics, hormones or pesticides. This investment will assist with their sustainable practices and help create jobs."

"We are so grateful for both Congressman Delgado and our community partners HVADC's support and assistance in getting this grant," said President of Hudson Valley Fish Farms John Ng. "It came at a key moment during this pandemic and helped us not only save but create jobs. The products this grant funded was not just a success but was a clear signal that consumers truly desire more high-quality food grown locally and conscientiously."

"We were so pleased to see Hudson Valley Fish Farm included in the recent round of funding announced by USDA Rural Development through the Value Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program," said Executive Director of Hudson Valley AgriBusiness Development Corporation Todd M. Erling. "We happily welcomed them to Hudson and assisted them in becoming the first fin-fish producers certified as New York State Grown & Certified in 2019. This funding will put them in good position to grow further and create new jobs."

As a member of the House Agriculture Committee Congressman Delgado has been a strong advocate for upstate agriculture. In 2019, Rep. Delgado toured the Hudson Valley Fish Farm and saw their state-of-the-art facilities that sustainably deliver fresh fish to the NY metro area.

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