- 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.
Who is eligible to apply for the Produce Safety Mini-Grant?
- 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
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
| Reimbursement Type | Timeframe | Required Documentation |
|---|---|---|
| Past | January 1, 2022 - March 25, 2023 | Proof of purchase with application |
| Planned | March 26, 2023 - July 14, 2023 | Proof of purchase after grant approval for reimbursement |
| Past and Planned |
January 1, 2022 - March 25, 2023 |
Proof of purchase with application AND Proof of purchase after grant approval for reimbursement |
What's the timeline for eligible expenses?
| Reimbursement Type | Timeframe | Required Documentation |
|---|---|---|
| Past | January 1, 2022 - March 25, 2023 | Proof of purchase with application |
| Planned | March 26, 2023 - July 14, 2023 | Proof of purchase after grant approval for reimbursement |
| Past and Planned |
January 1, 2022 - March 25, 2023 |
Proof of purchase with application AND Proof of purchase after grant approval for reimbursement |
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
- 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.
| Reimbursement Type | Timeframe | Required Documentation |
|---|---|---|
| Past | January 1, 2022 - March 25, 2023 | Proof of purchase with application |
| Planned | March 26, 2023 - July 14, 2023 | Proof of purchase after grant approval for reimbursement |
| Past and Planned |
January 1, 2022 - March 25, 2023 |
Proof of purchase with application AND Proof of purchase after grant approval for reimbursement |
- Applications will be accepted until March 23, 2024 11:59 pm CST
- Mailed applications must be post-marked by March 23 to be eligible.
- Questions about the grant must be submitted by March 15 at 4:00 pm CST.
- Randomized selection process will occur in April 2024
- Award notices will be sent May 2024
- Awardees must registered as a vendor within SWIFT and submit proof of purchase no later than August 2, 2024.
What is the timeline for the mini-grant?
- Applications will be accepted until March 23, 2024 11:59 pm CST
- Mailed applications must be post-marked by March 23 to be eligible.
- Questions about the grant must be submitted by March 15 at 4:00 pm CST.
- Randomized selection process will occur in April 2024
- Award notices will be sent May 2024
- Awardees must registered as a vendor within SWIFT and submit proof of purchase no later than August 2, 2024.
