Specialty crop block grants

Section 101 of the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004 (7 U.S.C. 1621 note; Public Law 108–465) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1)— (A) by striking 2023 and inserting 2031; and (B) by striking specialty crops, including— and inserting specialty crops through priorities established annually by State program administrators in consultation with specialty crop producers and producer groups, including—; and (2) by striking subsection (e), and inserting the following: (e) Plan requirements The State plan shall identify the lead agency charged with the responsibility of carrying out the plan and indicate— (1) how the grant funds will be utilized to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops; and (2) how outreach to, and consultation with, specialty crop producers and producer groups will be achieved..

Section 101 of the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004 (7 U.S.C. 1621 note; Public Law 108–465) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1)— (A) by striking 2023 and inserting 2031; and (B) by striking specialty crops, including— and inserting specialty crops through priorities established annually by State program administrators in consultation with specialty crop producers and producer groups, including—; and (2) by striking subsection (e), and inserting the following: (e) Plan requirements The State plan shall identify the lead agency charged with the responsibility of carrying out the plan and indicate— (1) how the grant funds will be utilized to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops; and (2) how outreach to, and consultation with, specialty crop producers and producer groups will be achieved..