COST-SHARE PROGRAM TO AID FLORIDA ORGANIC FARMERS

Florida Certified Organic Growers and Consumers, Inc. 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 $500 per year. Reimbursement funds will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis for certification costs paid between Oct. 1, 2002, and Sept. 30, 2008. The deadline for submitting applications is Oct. 15.

For a cost share reimbursement application, contact FOG at (352) 377-6345 or email matt@foginfo.org. Applications and additional information will soon be available at www.foginfo.org.

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