Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

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The state of Oregon saw an increase this year in the amount of money awarded through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.  The state was awarded nearly $1.9 million this year, up from the $1.7 million a year earlier.  Oregon ranks 7th in the nation when it comes to specialty crop production.   ...

The Washington state Department of Agriculture announced late last week that 25 projects across the state will share in $4.6 million in 2018 USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant funds.  And the projects vary as much as the state’s Ag industry.   P...

While the application period won’t open for a few months, the Washington state Department of Agriculture is talking about the importance of Specialty Crops and its Block Grant program.  Specialty crops in Washington include fruits, tree nuts, nursery and horticulture.  The WSDA’...

Washington growers, producers and commodity groups interested in receiving federal Specialty Crop Block Grant funds have until February 5th to submit their proposal.  The Washington State Department of Agriculture has just over $4 million in grant funding available to suppor the state’s specialty crop industry.  The WSDA’...

The Oregon Department of Agriculture is now accepting proposals for project ideas as part of USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.  Approximately $1.6 million is expected to be available to agriculture statewide, including producer groups, processors, commodity commissions, non-profits, for profits, and local government agencies in Oregon.   Specialty crops are defined as ...

The Washington State Department of Agriculture is reminding producers to submit their applications for the federal Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.  The projects can support the state’s fruit, vegetable, and nursery industries.  WSDA has...