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The Maddy Institute hosted its third annual Agricultural Policy Summit, bringing together industry, academic, and political leaders, all focused on California agriculture’s transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy.

Jim Costa joined leaders from Reedley College, along with students and community partners, on Thursday to celebrate $2 million in new federal funding aimed at supporting the construction of the AgTEC Innovation Center, a project designed to expand agricultural technology training and workforce development opportunities across the Central Valley.

A state grant program aimed at expanding entrepreneurship among immigrants and limited-English residents could bring fresh opportunity to Fresno’s small business landscape.
The Employment Training Panel, in partnership with the Labor and Workforce Development Agency, has announced the availability of up to $6.75 million in California General Fund dollars through the Social Entrepreneurs for Economic Development (SEED) 3.0 Grant.