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USDA announces $275MM in specialty crop grants
Thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts, USDA provides $175 million per year for SCRI, more than double the previous...
New USDA-funded IFPA initiative incentivizes regenerative farming
IFPA was awarded federal funding as part of USDA’s Advancing Markets for Producers grants, taking climate smart emphasis to competitiveness.
The Wonderful Company announces over $1.5 million in grants for Central Valley
The Wonderful Company announced today the latest recipients of its Central Valley Community Grants program.
USDA launches $700MM regenerative farming pilot program
The program aims to help American farmers adopt practices that improve soil health, enhance water quality, and boost long-term productivity.
CPS announces six new food safety research projects
The Center for Produce Safety announces six new research projects totaling $1.8 million to address critical fresh produce food safety...
USDA announces $72.9MM in grants through Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
USDA announces $72.9 million in grant funding awarded to 586 projects through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.
USDA brings back its farm-to-school grant program
USDA supports child health and American agriculture by opening applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 Patrick Leahy Farm to School...
Partnership for a Healthier America gives $50K grant to Brighter Bites to serve Washington, DC
PHA, the national nonprofit working to create a healthier future through good food for all, announces a new partnership with...
BrighterBites announces grant and new partnerships
With new funding, the nonprofit is partnering with East Coast groups to address chronic health conditions in children.
USDA announces $99MM in grant funding through two programs
USDA announced $26.5 million in grant funding available through the Local Agriculture Market Program and $72.9 million through the SCBGP.
EFI awarded $1.2MM Walmart Foundation grant
WASHINGTON, February 25, 2025 – Equitable Food Initiative BB #:385632, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers,...
IFPA encourages climate-smart practices at USDA Grant Field Day
December 16, 2024 Washington, D.C. – International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 held the Climate Smart Field Day this...
USDA invests $46MM in fruit and vegetable access programs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2024 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today an investment of more than $46 million...
USDA awards first $25MM for assisting specialty crop exports
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor...
IFPA encourages members to pursue USDA sustainable packaging innovation grants
May 30, 2024 Washington, DC – Citing the need for the specialty crop industry to develop innovative solutions to emerging...
USDA announces new organic transition programs
WASHINGTON, May 15, 2024 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced new programs, partnerships, grant awards and an additional $10...
CPS to start 10 new food safety projects
Woodland, CA, January 24, 2024 – To help answer the fresh produce industry’s most urgent food safety questions, Center for...
USDA awards $9.75MM to 10 grant projects for domestic organic producers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2024 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced $9.75 million awarded to...
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