The pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture was awarded a $1,055,540.08 Block Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program - Farm Bill (SCBGP) for the period of September 30, 2021 through September 29, 2024. The grant funds will be used to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Pennsylvania through marketing and promotion efforts, research and development relevant to specialty crops, expanding availability and access, and addressing challenges facing specialty crop producers. Key sub-awardees carrying out services include the Pennsylvania Vegetable Marketing & Research Program, The Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania Co-Operative Potato Growers Inc., and The Food Trust. The grant aims to benefit residents of all U.S. states, territories and the District of Columbia. Measurable outcomes will be reported to demonstrate performance.

The pennsylvania 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.