October 30, 2006

ISSUE 1139

AMS OFFERS MARKETING GRANTS

The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has made available approximately $1.3 million in competitive grant funds for fiscal year 2007 to enable states to explore new market opportunities for U.S. food and agricultural products and to encourage research and innovation aimed at improving the efficiency and performance of the U.S. marketing system.

Eligible applicants include state departments of agriculture, state agricultural experiment stations, and other appropriate state agencies. Applicants are encouraged to involve industry groups, academia, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders in developing proposals and conducting projects.

For additional information, call (202) 720-8043 or e-mail janise.zygmont@usda.gov. Information is also published in the October 27 Federal Register.