USDA Awards Specialty Crop Grants to Strengthen Agricultural Economy

Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan announced that USDA will be investing in 55 specialty crop block grants that will fund 740 initiatives across the United States and its territories on October 5, 20111. The grants will help strengthen the market for specialty crops such as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture and nursery crops, including floriculture. "Agriculture plays a vital role in the health and strength of our economy, and by investing in specialty...
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