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Find similar grantsSpecialty Crop Block Grant program is sponsored by Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (USDA Agricultural Marketing Service). This program supports projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops grown in Iowa. Specialty crops include fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops, including floriculture.
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