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California Agriculture Leads the Nation in Funding for Specialty Crops
SACRAMENTO, September 18, 2019 —
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced funding for the 2019 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). California received $22.9 million out of approximately $72.4 million awarded nationwide.
The SCBGP provides grants to state departments of agriculture to fund projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops, defined as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture).
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