CDFA sets specialty crop block grant workshops Nov. 15-18

The CDFA is conducting workshops in November to discuss the 2012 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Up to $18 million in grant funding is available through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program for marketing, research and nutrition projects improving the competitiveness of specialty crops. Workshop locations and dates: Nov. 15, 2011 -- 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sonoma-Marin Fair (Beverly C. Wilson Building) in Petaluma Nov. 16, 2011-- 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. USDA Farm Service Agency in Davis Nov. 17, 2011 -– 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Big Fresno Fair (Board Room) in Fresno Nov.  18, 2011--– 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Orange County Fair (Memorial Gardens Building) in Costa Mesa Attendees are asked to RSVP by sending contact information, workshop location and the number of seats needed via email to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . In addition to the workshops, CDFA will host two online webinars. The first webinar is on Nov. 15 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and the second one is on Nov.  17 from 10 a.m. to noon. Detailed webinar information is provided once an individual registers via email at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Nov. 11, 2011 CDFA Press Release.