standards nixed ...
FUNDING ANNOUNCED ...
Funds aid in recovery from the financial impacts of COVID-19
$330M invested in specialty crops grants, incentives to purchase produce, help for cotton producers
FEEDBACK ...
Minnesota produce farmers asked to complete annual questionnaire
Questionnaire asks about how FSMA Produce Safety Rule applies to their operation and steps they take to comply with safety regulations
SPECIALTY CROPS ...
NDA encourages pesticide applicators and specialty crop growers to work together to protect sensitive crops
Online field mapping systems help show where specialty crops are located
GRANT OPPORTUNITY ...
DATCP releases request for proposals for Specialty Crop Block Grants
Grant funds will be awarded to projects up to three years in duration
Specialty Crops ...
Maine Specialty Crop Grant Program applications now open
Maine DACF anticipates awarding at least $500,000 in 2021
GRANT OPPORTUNITY ...
Grant funds available for specialty crops advancement
Application deadline is March 31, 2021
GRANT OPPORTUNITY ...
Additional 2021 USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant funding available
Federal COVID-19 relief adds funds to existing program, increases maximum grant award
WEBINAR ...
Fruit Farm Finances
Webinar series covers financial basics for diversified specialty crop farms
CONFERENCE DETAILS ...