USDA increases funding for new Specialty Crop Program; reminds producers of upcoming deadline

Marketing assistance for Specialty Crops deadline extended to Jan. 10; Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops deadline is Jan. 31

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture

(USDA) reminds specialty crop producers to apply for assistance for marketing and food safety certification expenses. Specifically, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is providing an additional $650 million in funding for the new Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program and extending the MASC application deadline to Friday, …