The nevada state department of agriculture will enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through leveraging efforts to market and promote specialty crops; assisting producers with research and…

The Nevada State Department of Agriculture will enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in the state through $273,886.87 in funding from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service's Specialty Crop Block Grant Program - Farm Bill (CFDA 10.170). The grant will support efforts to market and promote specialty crops, assist producers with research and development relevant to specialty crops, and expand availability and access to specialty crops. The Nevada Department of Agriculture, as the awardee, will carry out these activities with grant recipients from September 30, 2021 through September 29, 2024 to benefit residents of all U.S. states, territories, and the District of Columbia. Performance outcomes will be required to demonstrate the impact of funded projects.

The nevada state department of agriculture will enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through leveraging efforts to market and promote specialty crops; assisting producers with research and development relevant to specialty crops; expanding availability and access to specialty crops; and addressing local, regional, and national challenges confronting specialty crop producers through a variety of activities/projects with their grant recipients. Beneficiaries include the residents of all 50 states, 5 territories, and the district of columbia. Performance evidence in the form of measurable outcomes is required.