MN Dept. of Ag awards 16 grants

November 28, 2018
1:27 pm

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has awarded 2018 USDA Specialty Crop Block Grants (SCBG) to sixteen recipient organizations across Minnesota. The grant program aims to boost the competitiveness of specialty crops grown in Minnesota through research, education, or market development projects, such as development of new plant varieties, marketing campaigns, and helping producers to comply with food safety requirements. Click below for more information on who received the grants, what they’ll be used for and how to apply for next year:

MDA Awards Specialty Crop Block Grants for Research, Education, and Market Development

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