2012 specialty crop block grant program

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CDFA does not charge fees for application or administration of grants and awards are never made based on payments from applicants. If you believe you may be a victim of this effort, you are encouraged to contact your local law enforcement Police or Sheriff's Department. PT Register for this webinar Wednesday, January 26, a. In Florida, the Red Hill Small Farm Alliance will help lower costs and address risks faced by farmers who sell directly to consumers by using an innovative web-based distribution system to connect producers to new customers and increasing public awareness of available products.

In Nebraska, the state Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Nebraska Forest Service to incorporate hybrid hazelnuts into profitable, sustainable, agricultural or agroforestry production systems. This will set the stage for full-scale commercialization, and an expanded market, by developing three types of commercial-quality hybrid hazelnut plants that are ready for field trials. You can find all the information you need about how to apply, including program guidelines and a sample application at www.

Skip to main content Official websites use. MDA will accept proposals from individuals, individual producers, non-profit and for-project businesses, public and private colleges and universities, agencies, institutions, industry and community based organizations or commercial entities only if the project focus benefits the entire specialty crop industry. Grant funds will not be awarded for projects that solely provide a profit to a single organization, institution, or individual.

Projects must impact and produce measurable outcomes for the specialty crop industry with strong information dissemination and outreach components providing results to benefit others rather than a single organization, institution or individual. All marketing and promotion projects must choose Outcome 1: To enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through increased sales.

Applicants must follow the budget guidelines as shown in the examples provided in the application:. All program income must be used to enhance the competitiveness of eligible specialty crops and further expand the project or program objectives within the period of performance.