By Jennifer Holton
LANSING, Mich. Today, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Tim Boring announced a public input opportunity for Michigan's Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. To ensure practical program priorities, MDARD is asking for the public s input by emailing their comments to mda-grants@michigan.gov by November 27, 2024. The input received will be considered when developing final program priorities for 2025.
MDARD's Specialty Crop Block Grant Program awards fund projects to enhance the competitiveness of the state s specialty crops which include fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture).
Last year, funding priorities included: