The vermont agency of agriculture, food markets (vaafm) will enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through leveraging efforts to market and promote specialty crops assisting producers with…

The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM) received a $334,430.82 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) to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Vermont. The 3-year grant, awarded on September 30, 2024, will support VAAFM's efforts to market and promote specialty crops, assist producers with research and development, expand availability and access to specialty crops, and address local, regional, and national challenges facing specialty crop producers. Key activities include leveraging marketing and promotion initiatives, conducting relevant research and development, and expanding access to specialty crops for Vermont residents.

The vermont agency of agriculture, food markets (vaafm) 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 the state or territory. Performance evidence in the form of measurable outcomes is required.