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 a...

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