Certification Cost Share
Florida Organic Growers (FOG) is accepting applications from certified organic growers and handlers in Florida for reimbursement of up to 75%, or a maximum of $750. Reimbursement for certification costs paid between Oct. 1, 2010, and Sept. 30, 2011, will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are depleted. The deadline for submitting applications is Sept. 30, 2011.
The 2008 Farm Bill provided funding for the USDA AMS National Organic Certification Cost Share Program. USDA AMS enters into agreements with state departments of agriculture to administer the program within each department’s state. FOG operates the program for Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
To qualify for the organic certification cost share reimbursement, an operator must have certified organic farm or production facilities in Florida, must hold an organic certificate issued by a USDA accredited certification agency issued between Oct. 1, 2010, and Sept. 30, 2011, and must not have previously received cost share reimbursement for the same costs during the same period.
For more information call 352.377.6345 or email fog@foginfo.org.
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