Documentation

No, the results of your water testing are not required for funding. We only need proof that water testing for generic E. coli was purchased and paid for during the eligible expense period. It must also indicate the method used for testing, example: 9223B.

Does the documentation I submit for my water testing need to include my testing results?

No, the results of your water testing are not required for funding. We only need proof that water testing for generic E. coli was purchased and paid for during the eligible expense period. It must also indicate the method used for testing, example: 9223B.

No

A notarized affidavit may be submitted in the event you do not have documentation reflecting when the item(s) were purchased, what item(s) were purchased, or the amount paid. Templates or examples of affidavits can be found online. The affidavit must include:

  • the date of purchase,
  • the name of where the purchase was made,
  • detail of what was purchased (water testing must include method tested for),
  • and amount paid. 

Please note, a notarized affidavit is only needed if you do not have proof of purchase. Any receipts, invoices, etc. do not need to be notarized. 

What if I no longer have a receipt that shows when I purchased my eligible expense, or how much I paid for it?

A notarized affidavit may be submitted in the event you do not have documentation reflecting when the item(s) were purchased, what item(s) were purchased, or the amount paid. Templates or examples of affidavits can be found online. The affidavit must include:

  • the date of purchase,
  • the name of where the purchase was made,
  • detail of what was purchased (water testing must include method tested for),
  • and amount paid. 

Please note, a notarized affidavit is only needed if you do not have proof of purchase. Any receipts, invoices, etc. do not need to be notarized. 

No

To be considered for funding under the training category you must submit documentation that indicates you or a member of your farm has:

  • Attended a FSMA Produce Safety Rule Grower Training, or
  • Attended a GAPs training hosted by the University of Minnesota Extension. The University of Minnesota Extension only issues certificates of attendance for GAPs trainings that are minimum half-day (3+ hours) in length. or,
  • Attended a GAPs training hosted by Cornell University
Under what circumstances do I need to submit documentation for food safety training?

To be considered for funding under the training category you must submit documentation that indicates you or a member of your farm has:

  • Attended a FSMA Produce Safety Rule Grower Training, or
  • Attended a GAPs training hosted by the University of Minnesota Extension. The University of Minnesota Extension only issues certificates of attendance for GAPs trainings that are minimum half-day (3+ hours) in length. or,
  • Attended a GAPs training hosted by Cornell University
No
  • If you attended a Grower Training hosted by the MDA and no longer have a copy of your certificate of attendance for a Produce Safety Rule Grower Training, please contact the Produce Safety Program.
    • If you attended a Grower Training hosted by another state, please contact afdo@afdo.org to obtain a copy of your certificate.
  • If you no longer have a copy of your certificate of attendance for a GAPs training (minimum half-day, 3+ hours) hosted by the University of Minnesota Extension, please submit a letter or an email from the University of Minnesota Extension staff verifying you have attended the training. Please contact Annalisa Hultberg at hultb006@umn.edu or 612-625-1951.
What if I do not have a copy of my certificate of attendance for food safety training?
  • If you attended a Grower Training hosted by the MDA and no longer have a copy of your certificate of attendance for a Produce Safety Rule Grower Training, please contact the Produce Safety Program.
    • If you attended a Grower Training hosted by another state, please contact afdo@afdo.org to obtain a copy of your certificate.
  • If you no longer have a copy of your certificate of attendance for a GAPs training (minimum half-day, 3+ hours) hosted by the University of Minnesota Extension, please submit a letter or an email from the University of Minnesota Extension staff verifying you have attended the training. Please contact Annalisa Hultberg at hultb006@umn.edu or 612-625-1951.
No

To be considered for funding under the training category you must submit documentation that indicates you or a member of your farm has:

  • Attended a FSMA Produce Safety Rule Grower Training, or
  • Attended a GAPs training hosted by the University of Minnesota Extension. The University of Minnesota Extension only issues certificates of attendance for GAPs trainings that are minimum half-day (3+ hours) in length. or,
  • Attended a GAPs training hosted by Cornell University
  • If you attended a Grower Training hosted by the MDA and no longer have a copy of your certificate of attendance for a Produce Safety Rule Grower Training, please contact the Produce Safety Program.
    • If you attended a Grower Training hosted by another state, please contact afdo@afdo.org to obtain a copy of your certificate.
  • If you no longer have a copy of your certificate of attendance for a GAPs training (minimum half-day, 3+ hours) hosted by the University of Minnesota Extension, please submit a letter or an email from the University of Minnesota Extension staff verifying you have attended the training. Please contact Annalisa Hultberg at hultb006@umn.edu or 612-625-1951.