The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food has opened several grant opportunities for 2026 aimed at supporting agriculture and conservation efforts statewide. The 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant is open through March 8. The program supports Utah’s specialty crop industry and is available to Utah-headquartered producers, schools, trade associations, nonprofits, farmers markets, and farming and ranching cooperatives. Eligible projects may focus on marketing, research, training, certifications, food safety, pest control and plant health. Applications are also being accepted through March 20 for the 2026-27 Invasive Species Mitigation Weed Control Grant. The program funds projects targeting high-priority invasive species and reducing...

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