$700K in SCBGP grants available for CO producers

Producers who grow specialty crops can submit their applications for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and administered by the Colorado Department of Agriculture. Colorado Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the grant program in the form of a concept proposal through Feb. 24.

“Specialty Crop Block Grants provide an opportunity for producers to invest in projects that boost competitiveness and production efficiency,” said Tom Lipetzky, director of Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Markets Division. “By funding projects that impact and produce measurable outcomes for the specialty crop industry and consumers, these grants benefit Colorado as a whole.”

U.S. Department of Agriculture partners with state departments of agriculture to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in areas such as marketing, promotion, education, research, trade and nutrition. Priorities for Colorado’s specialty crop program include: supporting the next generation of farmers and ranchers; reaching diverse and underserved communities; scaling‐up high‐value agriculture and diverse market opportunities; and promoting and incentivizing soil, water and climate stewardship.

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