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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...

2 weeks ago 3 minute read

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.

2 months ago 4 minute read

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. 

3 months ago 7 minute read

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.

5 months ago 6 minute read

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...

6 months ago 3 minute read

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.

7 months ago 1 minute read

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...

8 months ago 3 minute read

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...

8 months ago 4 minute read

BrighterBites announces grant and new partnerships

With new funding, the nonprofit is partnering with East Coast groups to address chronic health conditions in children.

9 months ago 5 minute read

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.

12 months ago 2 minute read

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,...

1 year ago 6 minute read

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...

1 year ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 9 minute read

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...

2 years ago 5 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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