Dr. Richard Stup, CCE-Agricultural Workforce Development Program, Ithaca, New York With the 2022-23 Budget Act, New York state government created a new tax credit that will essentially cover the cost of overtime for farm employers. While this tax credit is technically effective now, it is not relevant because the required overtime threshold remains at 60 hours Read More…
Category: Funding Resources
Grants, loans, tax-credits and other resources to help improve the profitability and sustainability of farm businesses.
2023 Northeast SARE Farm Grants
Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Calling for 2023 Farmer Grant Proposals: The Call for 2023 Northeast SARE Farmer Grants is now available. Awards typically range from $5,000 to $30,000, depending upon a project’s complexity and duration. Northeast SARE Farmer Grants provide the resources farmers need to explore new concepts in sustainable agriculture conducted Read More…
USDA Announces Assistance for On-Farm Food Safety Expenses for Specialty Crop Growers
USDA Announces Assistance for On-Farm Food Safety Expenses for Specialty Crop Growers Elisabeth Hodgdon, CCE ENYCHP Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to provide up to $200 million in assistance for specialty crop producers who incur eligible on-farm food safety program expenses to obtain or renew a food Read More…
USDA Announces Assistance for On-Farm Food Safety Expenses for Specialty Crop Growers
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to provide up to $200 million in assistance for specialty crop producers who incur eligible on-farm food safety program expenses to obtain or renew a food safety certification in calendar years 2022 or 2023. USDA’s new Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops (FSCSC) program will help to offset costs for specialty crop producers to comply with regulatory requirements and market-driven food safety certification requirements, which is part of USDA’s broader effort to transform the food system to create a more level playing field for small and medium producers and a more balanced, equitable economy for everyone working in food and agriculture.