Funded through the Federal Farm Bill and administered through the United States Department of Agriculture, the purpose of the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) is to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. Specialty crops are defined as “fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture)". This program began in 2009 and the amount allocated to each state is determined by the size of the specialty crops in the state. The economic impact of our nursery and perennial plant producers make us the largest specialty crop in the state and contributes greatly to Michigan’s allocation to this program. To-date, MNLA has received over $1.3 million in grants through this program.