Regulatory, Compliance & Labor
Farm Farmers Market Promotion Program Compliance
A checklist for Farmers Market Promotion Program compliance, used by market managers and groups with promotion grants to keep applications, agreements, records and reports in one place and confirm each rule with USDA AMS.
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What is on this checklist
- Farmers Market Promotion Program application and approval letter
- Signed agreement and any amendments
- Approved project scope and budget
- Matching funds documentation
- Receipts and payroll records
- Performance 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 AMS and USDA.
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