The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) awarded a $1,299,633.40 Specialty Crop Block Grant (CFDA 10.170) to the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSAGM) on September 30, 2024. This three-year grant will enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in New York through efforts to market and promote specialty crops, assist producers with research and development, expand availability and access, and address challenges confronting specialty crop producers. The grant requires NYSAGM to deliver measurable outcomes demonstrating the impact of their funded activities. NYSAGM commonly partners with Cornell University, USDA, and other organizations to execute its specialty crop initiatives through the grant program.
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