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Do you have a great idea for increasing sales of Missouri-grown fruits, nuts, vegetables or nursery stock? Has your group developed a plan to teach kids about healthy eating? Would you like to promote local foods, organic crops or sustainable agriculture? The Missouri Department of Agriculture wants to help.
Groups and organizations involved in the production or marketing of grapes, nuts, vegetables and other non-traditional crops are encouraged to apply for their share of more than $300,000 to be distributed in the 2010 Specialty Crops Block Grant Program.
The deadline for applications is March 31. For more information, log onto mda.mo.gov, e-mail abd@mda.mo.gov or call the Agricultural Business Development Division office at (573) 751-4762.
Do you have a great idea for increasing sales of Missouri-grown fruits, nuts, vegetables or nursery stock? Has your group developed a plan to teach kids about healthy eating? Would you like to promote local foods, organic crops or sustainable agriculture? The Missouri Department of Agriculture wants to help.
Groups and organizations involved in the production or marketing of grapes, nuts, vegetables and other non-traditional crops are encouraged to apply for their share of more than $300,000 to be distributed in the 2010 Specialty Crops Block Grant Program.
The deadline for applications is March 31. For more information, log onto mda.mo.gov, e-mail abd@mda.mo.gov or call the Agricultural Business Development Division office at (573) 751-4762.
