Specialty Crops Receive Funding to Enhance Economic Opportunities

Randall Weiseman October 2, 2012 Alabama, Citrus, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced approximately $55 million in 56 specialty crop block grants to states that fund 748 initiatives across the country to strengthen markets and expand economic opportunities for local and regional producers.

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Texas Mexfly Quarantines Amended or Removed
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