Specialty Crop Program


The 2024 request for applications is closed. The 2025 request for applications will open in January 2025.

The goal of this grant is to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Wyoming by increasing the production and consumption of fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, horticulture and floriculture. Projects considered must have a start date no earlier than January 1, 2025 and end date no later than September 1, 2027.


APPLY NOW


Application Process

  1. Complete Application and Appendices A, B, and C (above).
  2. Email Application and Appendices A, B and C in pdf form to Michelle MacDonald at michelle.macdonald@wyo.gov. Receipt of application will be confirmed by email receipt notification.


Questions? Please contact Michelle MacDonald at michelle.macdonald@wyo.gov or (307) 777-7323.


SPECIALTY CROP PRODUCER RESEARCH GRANT


The Wyoming Department of Agriculture is now awarding small grants to extend the growing season of specialty crop producers. This grant is aimed to help improve specialty crop production problems associated with Wyoming's short growing season.



APPLY NOW: SCGP Season Extension Application (word format)


Application Process

  1. Complete the application in word format (above).
  2. Email application to attention Nate Lauer at wyomingspecialtycrops@gmail.com.
  3. Application will have an initial review for missing information.
  4. Projects from qualified applications will be ranked by a review panel.
  5. Applicants will be contacted regarding the outcome of their application/next steps.

Questions? Please contact Nate Lauer at (307) 222-9372 or wyomingspecialtycrop@gmail.com


ADDITIONAL RESOURCES


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Specialty Crop Program

Specialty Crop Value Added | Click here to open
Specialty Crop Success Stories | Click here to open
WDA Specialty Crop Producer Research Program Brochure | Click here to open
WDA Specialty Crop Producer Research Small Grant Program Application | Click here to open
2024 Specialty Crop Application Project Profile | Click here to open
Appendix A - Grantee Self-Assessment | Click here to open
Appendix B - Project Cover Page | Click here to open
Appendix D - SCGP Outcomes and Indicators | Click here to open

Director Doug Miyamoto

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