Contacts
Laura J. Maul
The Details
About this program
The Agricultural Food Safety Improvement Program (AFSIP) is a reimbursement grant program that supports produce and aquaculture operations that are looking to improve their food safety practices that work towards minimizing the risks of microbial contamination and food-borne illnesses while increasing market access.
How to apply
If interested in applying to this Program, please refer to the Climate Smart Agriculture Program - the combined application for MDAR's Water, Climate, Environmental, Energy, Compost, and Food Safety funding programs.
Eligible Applicants
- Produce or Aquaculture operations engaged in production agriculture for commercial purposes as defined in Massachusetts law M.G.L c. 128, Sec. 1A.
- Property must be in active agricultural use and managed as a commercial enterprise by the Applicant for at least the three (3) previous years to the date of the application.