Final Report Grant Number 12-25-B-0814 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

Abstract

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) received $130,264.00 from the Specialty Crops Block Grant Program Number 12-25-B-0814. The SCDA used these funds in promoting specialty crops grown in the state at industry trade shows, updating the manual for the Certified Nursery Professionals Program, expanding the farm to fork “Fresh on the Menu” program, providing funds for research to determine the quality and nutritional value locally grown fruits and vegetables, and assisting the marketing efforts for our three State farmers markets to provide additional opportunities for vendors by increasing the number of people visiting these markets.