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• Produce growers who farm in Minnesota, that grow one or more of the following crops:
  • Leafy greens, apples, berries, carrots, cucumbers, garlic, green beans, herbs, melons, microgreens, mushrooms, onions, peppers, sprouts, summer squash/zucchini, tomatoes.

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