USDA Financial Assistance for Food Safety on Small Farms

by Jacob Guth, Food Safety Program Manager

In 2022, the USDA announced that there would be financial assistance available for small farmers to put food safety programs in place. Fortunately, this program is being continued for the 2023 season, and CCOF encourages small producers to take advantage of this opportunity to expand their markets by obtaining food safety certification.

Through the Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops (FSCSC) program, small farms can apply for reimbursement of food safety-related expenses incurred in the prior year, for between 50 and 75 percent of costs for eligible expenses.