Specialty Crop

The purpose of the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) is to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops, which are defined as “fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops, including floriculture.” (See ‘List of Specialty Crops’ in next section for a discussion about the food-related specialty crops that pertain to this directory.)

The agency, commission, or department responsible for agriculture within each state is eligible to apply directly to the USDA for grant funds. Organizations or individuals interested in the SCBGP should contact their state department of agriculture for more information (see the Wyoming Department of Agriculture and the WDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program listings in the Statewide section).