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Minnesota Department of Ag offers specialty crop grant

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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is offering research funds to specialty crop organizations.

Non-profits, government agencies, universities and other entities involved in fruit and vegetable research and development within the state are encouraged to apply for up to $100,000 as part of the Specialty Crop Block Grant program.

The MDA says the more than $1 million dollars in federal funding will help the industry identify opportunities and barriers to growing and marketing these crops.

In addition to fruits and vegetables, specialty crops are also identified as tree nuts, dried fruits and certain nursery plants.

Applications are to be submitted to the department by April 29th and projects will be reviewed by an independent panel with experience in specialty crops.

 

 

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