This $422,993.37 Specialty Crop Block Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (CFDA 10.170) will enable the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in the state. The grant will fund a variety of activities and projects, including marketing and promotion initiatives, research and development assistance for producers, and efforts to expand availability and access to specialty crops. The project will address local, regional, and national challenges confronting specialty crop producers in Mississippi over the 3-year award period from September 2024 to September 2027. Performance evidence in the form of measurable outcomes is required to demonstrate the impact of the funded activities.
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