ABIRC Receives Grant from the CDFA

The Asian Business Institute and Resource Center (ABIRC) is pleased to share that it has been awarded a two-year grant, in the amount of $353,585.00, from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, which is intended to enhance the competitiveness of California specialty crops (e.g., fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and horticulture and nursery crops).

ABIRC’s two-year program, “Creating Access for Asian Specialty Crop Producers Initiative,” will target 60 Asian specialty crop producers, who will receive culturally competent technical assistance and engage in a series of workshops and networking events to increase their capacity and market opportunities. The producers will specifically obtain their Produce Safety Alliance and Good Agricultural Practices certifications and strengthen their knowledge about business management techniques and efficient farming strategies. Success will be measured and evaluated via surveys, focus groups, and impact of technical assistance and workshops.

This program will start in January 2024 and commence in December 2025. To learn more about our program, please follow our website and social media pages for updates. If you are a producer and interested in participating in this program, please contact our office today at 559-402-0067.