The Montana Department of Agriculture will receive $4.08 million through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program from September 2021 through September 2025 to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Montana. Administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, this program aims to support the specialty crop industry and speciality crop production through activities like marketing and promotion, research and development, education, and expanding availability and access. Specifically, the Department of Agriculture in Montana will leverage efforts to promote specialty crops, assist producers with relevant research, and expand availability and access to specialty crops in the state. The parent organization of the awardee is the Montana Department of Public Health.