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Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding has opened the latest round of funding for Agricultural Product Promotion, Education, and Export Promotion Grants.
The state is making available up to $381,810 in competitive matching grants to support nonprofit organizations engaged in market research, education, promotion, and export development for agricultural products grown, raised, or produced in Pennsylvania.
The grants are designed to strengthen domestic sales and expand export markets for Pennsylvania-grown agricultural products.
“Pennsylvania’s food, fiber, and hardwood products reflect the strength, quality, and innovation of our agricultural community,” Redding said. “These grants help grow our farm and food economy, support hundreds of thousands of jobs across the Commonwealth, and ensure that Pennsylvania agriculture continues to nourish our communities and drive economic opportunity.”
So far the state has invested nearly $500,000 into 20 projects that increase sales for Pennsylvania products like beef, dairy, hardwoods, and vegetables — and this latest round of funding will continue to support nonprofits that help grow the consumer base for Pennsylvania farmers and producers and strengthen their markets domestically and abroad.
Guidelines and application procedures for the Agricultural Product Promotion, Education, and Export Promotion Matching Grant Program are published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Applications will remain open through April 10.