Financial Aid for Small Farms: Covering Food Safety Audit Costs.
This law establishes a program to fully reimburse small and beginning farmers for the costs of mandatory Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) audits. The goal is to remove financial barriers, allowing these producers easier access to sell their goods to major retail food stores. This change could increase the availability of certified, locally sourced produce for consumers.
Key points
Small farms (with AGI under $350,000) and new farmers will receive 100% reimbursement for required food safety audits (GAP audits).
The program aims to boost market access for small producers, enabling them to sell to large retail chains that demand these certifications.
The financial support program is temporary and scheduled to end five years after the law is enacted.
Status:
Introduced
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