A person picking peppers in the field and putting them into an open cooler.USDA Photo by Preston Keres

Iowa Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

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Applications are due by March 3, 2025.
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is accepting applications for Specialty Crop Block Grants up to $30,000 to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in the state. Iowa agencies, universities, institutions, and producer, industry, and community based organizations are eligible to apply. Projects that fall within identified priority areas receive additional scoring points.

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