Griffith Announces $300,000 USDA Grant to Turman Forest Products, Inc.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded Turman Forest Products, Inc., based in Bedford County, Virginia, a $300,000 grant. The funding supports upgrades to a mill debarker. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Wood innovations grants help local timber businesses meet demands for sustainably sourcing wood to make products. “This USDA grant for $300,000 helps Turman Forest Products provide quality wood products and support rural manufacturing jobs.” BACKGROUND According to its website, Turman Forest Products specializes in the manufacturing of green Appalachian hardwood lumber. The Wood Innovations Grant program invests in proposals that expand traditional wood utilization projects, promote using wood as a construction material in commercial, institutional and multifamily buildings, and expand wood energy markets. ###