This mini-grant will provide reimbursement for expenses related to improvements in on-farm food safety systems. Below is a list of categories eligible for reimbursement.

  • Water testing for generic E. coli
    • Pre-harvest water: must be a quantitative testing method for generic E. coli. Post-harvest water: can be presence/absence or quantitative testing method for generic E. coli.
  • Plastic or paper liners
  • Harvest collection tools
  • Market containers
  • Supplies to build or purchase a portable handwashing station
  • Supplies to build or purchase a portable produce washing station
  • Canvas bags
  • Sanitizer used for wash water and food contact surfaces
  • Consultation fees for developing an on-farm food safety plan
  • Wax boxes
  • Harvest totes
  • Carts and pull wagons
What expenses will the Produce Safety Mini-Grant provide reimbursement for?

This mini-grant will provide reimbursement for expenses related to improvements in on-farm food safety systems. Below is a list of categories eligible for reimbursement.

  • Water testing for generic E. coli
    • Pre-harvest water: must be a quantitative testing method for generic E. coli. Post-harvest water: can be presence/absence or quantitative testing method for generic E. coli.
  • Plastic or paper liners
  • Harvest collection tools
  • Market containers
  • Supplies to build or purchase a portable handwashing station
  • Supplies to build or purchase a portable produce washing station
  • Canvas bags
  • Sanitizer used for wash water and food contact surfaces
  • Consultation fees for developing an on-farm food safety plan
  • Wax boxes
  • Harvest totes
  • Carts and pull wagons
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