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HCC program awarded specialty crop grant

By Greg Bebermeyer

08/30/2024

(KNZA)--The Kansas Department of Agriculture has been awarded nearly $332,000 through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program for seven Kansas projects—including one local project.

Highland Community College's Viticulture and Enology Program is among those being awarded grant funds.

A release from the Department of Agriculture says HCC will employ a three-pronged marketing campaign to increase awareness of the vineyard and winery industry in Kansas. That will be done by leasing billboards along Kansas’ interstate highways to educate the public about the rich history of grapes and wine in Kansas, an accompanying social media campaign, and support of the second annual Cheers Kansas wine festival.

Funds for the grant program are presented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops.

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