 The USDA is expanding the Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops program to include assistance for medium-sized businesses for 2024 and 2025 expenses. Eligible specialty crop growers can apply for assistance for expenses related to obtaining or renewing a food safety certification. Applications for calendar year 2024 expenses begin today and run through January 31st. The 2025 application period will be January 1st of 25 through January 31st of 26.