The Montana Department of Agriculture has been awarded a $3,103,925.61 Specialty Crop Block Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (CFDA 10.170 - Specialty Crop Block Grant Program - Farm Bill). The grant will enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Montana through a variety of activities, including marketing and promotion, assisting producers with research and development, expanding crop availability and access, and addressing challenges confronting specialty crop producers. The performance period for this award is from Sep 30, 2024 to Sep 29, 2027. The department may utilize sub-awards to universities, industry groups, and other organizations to execute these specialty crop initiatives and must provide measurable outcomes demonstrating the impact of the funded activities.
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