Regulatory, Compliance & Labor
Farm Community Food Projects Compliance
A checklist for Community Food Projects compliance, used by community groups running food projects to keep applications, agreements, records and reports in one place and confirm each rule with the USDA program office.
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What is on this checklist
- Community Food Projects application and approval letter
- Signed agreement and any amendments
- Approved project scope and budget
- Partner agreements on file
- Receipts and payroll records
- Outcome and final reports
- Payment or reimbursement records
- Reporting dates on your calendar
- Agency contact name and phone
How to use this checklist
Work down the list in the same order each time so nothing gets skipped. Anything marked FIX should be handled before the job starts and written down.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA and National Agricultural Library.
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