national association of state departments agriculture the f e b r u a y 2 0 4 improving competitiveness specialty crop progress report on agricultural block grants representing in development implementation and communication sound public policy programs which support promote american industry while protecting consumers environment 1156 15th street nw suite 1020 washington dc 20005 202 296 9680 www nasda org february 2004 dear members congress i am proud to present this grant program behalf commissioners secretaries directors territorial was initiated through hr 2213 pl 107 25 as you ll see aimed towards activities that were importance producers throughout united states