This USDA grant helps the Kentucky Department of Agriculture fund projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in the state and support specialty crop growers through marketing, education, and research. “The specialty crop program is intended to help make Kentucky specialty crops more competitive in both domestic and foreign markets. These funds will allow new and unique opportunities for Kentucky farm families.”Through the SCBGP, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture is funding six projects. $44,000 – This project is a partnership between Need More Acres Farm, the Allen County Health Department Board of Health, and the Barren River District Health Department. – This project is a partnership between Need More Acres Farm, the Allen County Health Department Board of Health, and the Barren River District Health Department.