Regulatory, Compliance & Labor
Farm Value-Added Producer Grant Compliance
A checklist for Value-Added Producer Grant compliance, used by producers funded for value-added marketing to keep applications, agreements, records and reports in one place and confirm each rule with USDA Rural Development.
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What is on this checklist
- Value-Added Producer Grant application and approval letter
- Signed agreement and any amendments
- Project budget and work plan
- Matching funds documentation
- Receipts and time records
- Progress and final reports
- Payment or reimbursement records
- Reporting dates on your calendar
- Agency contact name and phone
How to use this checklist
Fill in the farm, date and your name, then walk the job with the sheet in hand. A habit of five minutes on this list tends to catch small problems early.
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 Rural Development and USDA AMS.
For more in this area, see the printable farm safety sheets. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including England’s Farm Grant Sells Out in Six Hours, and agribusiness farm stories.