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August 2009 > Deadline fast-approaching for growers to apply for certification cost reimbursement
FOG is accepting applications from certified
organic growers and handlers in Florida
for reimbursement of up to 75 percent of
certification costs, or a maximum of $750.
Reimbursement for certification costs paid
between Oct. 1, 2008, and Sept. 30, 2009,
will be issued on a first-come, first-served
basis until funds are depleted. The deadline
for submitting applications is Oct.15, 2009.
To qualify for the organic certification cost
share reimbursement, an operator must
have certified organic farm or production
facilities in Florida, must hold an organic
certificate issued by a USDA accredited
certification agency issued between Oct.
1, 2008, and Sept. 30, 2009, and must
not have previously received cost share
reimbursement for the same period.
It is the hope that the Certification Cost
Share Program will aid growers who have
been reluctant to get certified because of the
cost associated and provide some relief to small-scale and family growers."
For more information contact Florida Organic Growers at 352.377.6345 or email fog@foginfo.org.