State accepting applications for specialty crop grants

The Washington State Department of Agriculture is accepting grant proposals for projects that support the state’s fruit, vegetable and nursery industry through Feb. 15.

The state will award grants of up to $250,000 to agriculture-related entities for projects that benefit the competitiveness of Washington’s specialty crops.

Complete an online application for the program at wsda.fluidreview.com.

For more information, call Leah Schumaker at 360-902-2091.

This story was originally published February 4, 2017 at 7:14 PM with the headline "State accepting applications for specialty crop grants."