Mississippi fruit, vegetable and other specialty crop farms that pass a GAP/GHP food-safety audit by a USDA-approved certifier can be reimbursed 75% of the audit cost, up to $750 per year (initial audit only), first-come first-served until funds are depleted.
MDAC reimburses Mississippi farmers who have successfully passed a voluntary GAP/GHP certification audit for 75% of the cost, up to a maximum of $750 per year; the audit fee and USDA service charge can be combined, and only the initial audit is covered. Only specialty crop audits performed by an approved USDA certifier qualify. Funding comes from the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program and is available first-come, first-served until depleted.
Must be a Mississippi producer with the farm located within the State of Mississippi
Must have successfully passed a GAP/GHP certification audit
Only audits for specialty crops (fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, horticulture, floriculture) are eligible
Audit must be performed by an approved USDA certifier
No wholesale distribution centers may apply
Initial audit only
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