The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) received a $1,416,909 Specialty Crop Block Grant Award (CFDA 10.170) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Minnesota. The three-year grant, awarded on September 30, 2024, will fund a variety of projects focused on marketing and promotion, research and development, expanding crop availability and access, and addressing challenges facing specialty crop producers. Key activities include leveraging efforts to market and promote specialty crops, assisting producers with research relevant to specialty crops, and expanding availability and access to specialty crops. The grant requires MDA to provide performance evidence in the form of measurable outcomes demonstrating the impact of their funded activities.
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