Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) has announced a public comment period on the funding priorities for Connecticut’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program in 2026. The public is asked to submit a response through the online form by January 22, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EST. The input received will be considered when developing final program priorities for 2026.
The recommended funding priorities of the CT Specialty Crop Block Grant program include:
- Research, Innovation, and Knowledge Transfer
- Market Development and Consumer Engagement
- Producer Education, Development, and Networks
- Integrated Technical Assistance and Capacity Building
- Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance
CT DoAg’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program awards funds to enhance the competitiveness of the state’s specialty crops, including fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, herbs and spices, medicinal plants, honey, hops, maple syrup, mushrooms, nursery crops (including Christmas trees), and floriculture.
For more information about Connecticut’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, visit the Specialty Crop Block Grant webpage.
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) mission is to foster a healthy economic, environmental, and social climate for agriculture by developing, promoting, and regulating agricultural businesses; protecting agricultural and aquacultural resources; enforcing laws pertaining to domestic animals; and promoting an understanding among the state's citizens of the diversity of Connecticut agriculture, its cultural heritage, and its contribution to the state's economy. For more information, visit www.CTGrown.gov.
