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The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will hold workshops the week of November 15, 2011 on the 2012 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). In 2012, CDFA expects to award up to $18 million in SCBGP funds for research, marketing, and nutrition projects that enhance the competitiveness of California specialty crops.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese workshops are important for any organization interested in this program, said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. \u201cThe block grants are an excellent way to benefit our specialty crops, which are important for the health of our citizens,\u00a0 communities and economy, and relied upon by people around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

Workshops will be held in the following locations:<\/p>\n

November 15, 2011 (Tuesday) \u2013 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Beverly C Wilson
\nBuilding
\nSonoma-Marin Fair
\n175 Fairgrounds Drive
\nPetaluma, CA 94952<\/p>\n

November 16, 2011 (Wednesday) \u2013 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. \u2013 Room 215
\nUSDA,
\nFarm Service Agency
\n430 G Street
\nDavis, CA 95616<\/p>\n

November 17, 2011 (Thursday) \u2013 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. \u2013 Board Room
\nBig Fresno Fair
\n1121 S. Chance Avenue
\nFresno, CA 93702<\/p>\n

November 18, 2011 (Friday) \u2013 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. \u2013 Memorial Gardens
\nBuilding
\nOrange County Fair
\n88 Fair Drive
\nCosta Mesa, CA 92626<\/p>\n

In addition to the workshop locations, CDFA\u2019s Federal Funds Management Office will be hosting two online webinars, covering the same information, on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Thursday, November 17, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Webinar information will provided upon registration.<\/p>\n

There is no cost to attend a workshop or webinar. Space is limited at each workshop location. Individuals planning to attend should send an e-mail to grants@cdfa.ca.gov<\/a> with their contact information, number of seats required and workshop location.<\/p>\n

The 2012 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and authorized by the Farm Bill. The purpose of the program is to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. Specialty crops are defined as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops. Please visit www.cdfa.ca.gov\/grants<\/a> to view abstracts of previously funded SCBGP projects and for information on the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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