State to Provide $ 300,000 in Emergency Grants to Washington Shellfish Growers
The Washington State Department of Commerce announced $ 300,000 is now available for grants to shellfish growers impacted by declining exports and restaurant sales due to COVID-19. Local and global market demand for Washington’s world-renowned shellfish has dropped dramatically since January, with some growers reporting revenue declines of 80-90 percent over last year. …