Minnesota Department of Agriculture may reimburse some expenses

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Minnesota farmers who improve their on-farm food safety systems may be eligible to reimburse those expenses through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Produce Safety Mini-Grant, which is accepting applications.
The Produce Safety Mini-Grant will distribute a total of about $33,600. Awardees will receive up to $800 per farm. No matching funds are required.
To be eligible, applicants must be Minnesota farmers who grow and sell one or more of the following: leafy greens, apples, berries, carrots, cucumbers, garlic, green beans, herbs, melons, microgreens, mushrooms, onions, peppers, sprouts, summer squash/zucchini, or tomatoes.
Applicants must also have completed the Produce Safety Program Grower Questionnaire at least once between 2021-2024.

Expenses must occur between October 1, 2023 and August 2, 2024.