Ag Commissioner Troxler Announces $1.2 Million in Grants to Boost NC Specialty Crops

North Carolina -- January 20, 2026: Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler has announced that the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) is now accepting grant proposals for the 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. With approximately $1.2 million typically available for funding, this program offers a vital boost to the state’s $111 billion agriculture industry.“We are fortunate in North Carolina that our farmers can grow just about any crop, which means specialty