No, stainless steel tables and shelving are not eligible expenses under the current mini grant.

Are stainless steel tables or shelving for the packhouse an eligible expense under the mini-grant?

No, stainless steel tables and shelving are not eligible expenses under the current mini grant.

No

No. Permanent fixtures, or repairs to permanent fixtures, are not eligible for reimbursement under this grant. 

Would repairs to the waterline I use for my produce washing be considered an eligible expense?

No. Permanent fixtures, or repairs to permanent fixtures, are not eligible for reimbursement under this grant. 

No

We cannot award points for training that will be taking place after the mini-grant application deadline of 3/12/22.

I am registered for a Produce Safety Rule Grower Training scheduled to take place after the mini-grant application deadline of 3/12/22. Can I enter that on the application and still earn points in that section?

We cannot award points for training that will be taking place after the mini-grant application deadline of 3/12/22.

No

Yes, if you have been growing and selling produce for less than 10 years you may answer “Yes” to the question of whether the farm’s principal operators have been involved in the farm’s operations for less than 10 years.

I’ve operated a farm for more than 10 years, but my produce operation began within the past 10 years. Can I enter on the application that the farm's principal operators been involved in the farm's operations for less than 10 years?

Yes, if you have been growing and selling produce for less than 10 years you may answer “Yes” to the question of whether the farm’s principal operators have been involved in the farm’s operations for less than 10 years.

No