Attention Kentucky Specialty Crop Growers!
The USDA is now offering Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) to help growers like you expand your markets and develop new ones. This program is specifically for specialty crops like fruits, vegetables, floriculture, herbs, nuts, and more.
What’s the Program About?
- MASC provides payments to offset marketing costs (like packaging, transportation, and outreach).
- It’s designed to help growers increase sales and improve profitability in 2025.
Who’s Eligible?
- Current growers: If you sold specialty crops in 2023 or 2024, you can apply based on those sales.
- New growers: If you started growing in 2023 or later and plan to sell in 2025, you can estimate your 2025 sales to apply.
How Much Can You Get?
- Payments are based on your 2023 or 2024 sales (or 2025 projected sales for new growers).
- Each farm can receive up to $125,000.
What Do You Need to Do?
- Fill out the required forms (including FSA-1140 and supporting sales documents).
- Submit your forms to your local FSA office by January 8, 2025.
Take Action Today!
Visit this USDA page or contact your local FSA office for more details. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to grow your farm and expand your markets!Submit your application by January 8, 2025.