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PBPC Encourages Government Funding Resolution
Oct. 1, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Plant Based Products Council Executive Director James Glueck released the following statement on the government shutdown that began today.
“The ag bioeconomy is poised to be a major driver of growth for rural economies, but that growth will be hampered without strong certainty from the federal government. We urge government leaders to act quickly to end this shutdown. Once a continuing resolution is in place, Congress can turn its attention back to other legislation — like passing a new Farm Bill — which is necessary to restore the critical functions of USDA’s BioPreferred Program and other vital services for the U.S. ag bioeconomy.”
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About the Plant Based Products Council
The Plant Based Products Council is an association of like-minded organizations that are advocating for a shift toward a more circular bioeconomy through greater adoption of renewable, plant-based materials supported by appropriate end-of-life infrastructure. We educate stakeholders and advocate for programs and policies that will support the growth of the plant-based products industry, helping to harness its environmental and economic potential to deliver a more sustainable future. Learn more at www.pbpc.com.