USDA offers funds in 38 states to build hoop houses

This is in 38 states, not just the Cascadia area. Have to get application in and register your farm with these folks before December 31, 2009 to qualify for funds being given out through 2011.

USDA to launch high tunnel pilot study to increase availability of locally grown foods

Funding available for producers to participate in 3-year project

SPOKANE, Wash., (Dec. 17, 2009) - USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recently announced a new pilot project under the "Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food" initiative for farmers to establish high tunnels - also known as hoop houses - to increase the availability of locally grown produce in a conservation-friendly way.

Find your local NRCS office here for more info: http://www.wa.nrcs.usda.gov/contact/fieldoffices.html.

Or, send me an e-mail and I'll forward you the e-mail and application I received.