Fresh Produce Discussion Blog

Created by The Packer's National Editor Tom Karst

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Funding breakdown

Here is a specialty crop accounting of the House Ag Committee's manager's mark of the farm bill. From the office of Rep. Dennis Cardoza. Meanwhile, committee markup continues tomorrow.

PROGRAM MANDATORY FUNDING (In millions)
Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops 38
Pest Detection and Surveillance 200
Fruit and Vegetable Snack Program 350
Specialty Crop Block Grants 365
Specialty Crop Research Initiative 215
Section 32 Funding (includes 225 for the DOD Fresh Program) 406
Seniors Farmers Markets 75
Clean Plant Network 20
Organic Cost Share 25
Organic Data Collection 5
Dedicated Organic Research 25
Farmers Market Promotion 32
Fresh Cut Produce Safety Grants 25
Air Quality Mitigation Program (EQIP) 150
Conservation Innovation Grants 25

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