Mid-Hudson News is spreading the word that $1 million in Federal funding is "being made available to enhance the competitiveness of New York specialty crops, including fruits, vegetables, maple, honey and horticulture crops.”
Grants will range from $30,000-$100,000 each to government units, “not-for-profits, and educational institutions” for “research and grower education, food safety and marketing focused projects” intended to boost the State’s estimated $1 billion specialty crop industry... According to the State, New York ranks in terms of gross revenues, 2nd for apples ($224 million), 2nd for maple syrup ($17.8M), 3rd for wine and grape juice ($58.4M), 3rd for cabbage ($54.5M) and 4th for tart cherries and pears ($7.3M).
