Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops program

Target entity: Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops program
Context triple: [Foreign Market Development Program, relatedProgram, Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops program]

• A. Specialty Crops Program
  The Specialty Crops Program is a division of the USDA that supports the marketing, competitiveness, and economic viability of fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and other non-commodity crops through grants, research, and industry services.
• B. National Programs in Crop Production and Protection
  National Programs in Crop Production and Protection are coordinated U.S. Agricultural Research Service initiatives that develop and apply scientific advances to improve crop yields, resilience, and protection from pests, diseases, and environmental stresses.
• C. Master Gardener program
  The Master Gardener program is a volunteer training and certification initiative that educates community members in horticulture so they can assist with public gardening education and outreach.
• D. International Programs in Agriculture (Purdue University)
  International Programs in Agriculture at Purdue University is a specialized unit that advances the College of Agriculture’s global engagement through international research, education, and outreach initiatives.
• E. EQIP High Tunnel Initiative
  The EQIP High Tunnel Initiative is a USDA conservation program component that helps farmers install high tunnels to extend growing seasons, improve plant and soil health, and reduce environmental impacts.
• F. None of above. chosen
• G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.

Target entity: Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops program
Target entity description: The Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops program is a U.S. Department of Agriculture initiative that helps U.S. producers overcome sanitary, phytosanitary, and technical trade barriers to exporting fruits, vegetables, nuts, and other specialty crops.

• A. Specialty Crops Program
  The Specialty Crops Program is a division of the USDA that supports the marketing, competitiveness, and economic viability of fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and other non-commodity crops through grants, research, and industry services.
• B. National Programs in Crop Production and Protection
  National Programs in Crop Production and Protection are coordinated U.S. Agricultural Research Service initiatives that develop and apply scientific advances to improve crop yields, resilience, and protection from pests, diseases, and environmental stresses.
• C. Master Gardener program
  The Master Gardener program is a volunteer training and certification initiative that educates community members in horticulture so they can assist with public gardening education and outreach.
• D. International Programs in Agriculture (Purdue University)
  International Programs in Agriculture at Purdue University is a specialized unit that advances the College of Agriculture’s global engagement through international research, education, and outreach initiatives.
• E. EQIP High Tunnel Initiative
  The EQIP High Tunnel Initiative is a USDA conservation program component that helps farmers install high tunnels to extend growing seasons, improve plant and soil health, and reduce environmental impacts.
• F. None of above. chosen