The grants will provide funding for employee training in key areas, such as Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) training, and Good Agricultural Practices Training. This will not only improve the company's food safety standards but also complement its existing research partnerships with the New Jersey Institute of Technology, the USDA, and the EPA, as well as its collaborative research study with Auburn University's Department of Horticulture. As a result, the company's competitive position in the industry is likely to be strengthened, which could have a positive impact on its stock price in the short term.