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Illinois Specialty Crop Grants 2026

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The grant is a small-scale government funding program (under $1M) for specialty crops in Illinois. It supports sustainability, food safety, and education. The commercial impact is weak: no direct price or supply disruption; it may marginally benefit local specialty crop producers (pumpkin, horseradish) but the amount is too small to shift market dynamics. No specific company or commodity price is directly affected.

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  • Illinois allocating nearly $800,000 for specialty crop grants over three years (2026-2029).
  • Application deadline: June 5, 2026.
  • Illinois has over 3,200 specialty crop producers on 83,000 acres, generating nearly $500 million annually.
  • Illinois is a national leader in pumpkin and horseradish production.
  • Program prioritizes beginning farmers and historically underserved producers.

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