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US (SD): Specialty crop sector receives grant funding support

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture has awarded around $290,000 to six specialty crop projects around the state. The funds come from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.

Specialty crops can include everything from fruits and veggies to honey and hops. This year’s projects include reduction of pesticide drift, mobile classrooms, marketing, education and increased sales of specialty crops.

Some of the specialty crops grown in South Dakota include hydroponic tomatoes, lettuce, grapes, fruits for juices, jellies and wines, confectionary sunflowers, honey, as well as lentils and chickpeas.

Read more at the High Plains/Midwest Ag Journal
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