The objective of this agreement is to encourage the development, maintenance, and expansion of commercial export markets for certain united states agricultural commodities and products

The Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service awarded a $1 million Cooperative Agreement to Blue Diamond Growers on April 30, 2026, to develop, maintain, and expand commercial export markets for United States agricultural commodities and products under the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (CFDA 10.618). Blue Diamond Growers, a for-profit agricultural manufacturer based in Sacramento, California, will conduct approved market development activities through the period of performance ending September 30, 2028. The Regional Agricultural Promotion Program reimburses eligible organizations—including nonprofit agricultural trade organizations, state regional trade groups, agricultural cooperatives, and state agencies—that conduct cost-share market development activities to foster healthy exports and market diversification for U.S. agricultural commodities and products. Blue Diamond Growers has a history of federal grant engagement, including prior awards for agricultural commodity market development and value-added product expansion.