Department of Agriculture
Ken Givens, Commissioner
G. Producer Diversification
Eligible Industry |
Application Proposal |
35% Standard Producer |
50% Priority Area |
Agritourism |
Required for all programs |
$10,000 Max |
$15,000 Max |
Honey Bees |
$10,000 Max |
$15,000 Max |
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Organics |
$10,000 Max |
$15,000 Max |
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Viticulture |
$10,000 Max |
$15,000 Max |
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Aquaculture |
$10,000 Max |
Not Available |
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Fruits and Vegetables |
$10,000 Max |
Not Available |
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Horticulture |
$10,000 Max |
Not Available |
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Value-Added Products |
$10,000 Max |
Not Available |
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| Application Period: CLOSED | |||||
| Reimbursement Deadline: May 1, 2010 | |||||
PRIORITY AREAS- Special Requirements for 50% Cost Share |
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Agritourism |
Must have attended (1) of the following conferences AND (1) of the following workshops: sponsored by TDA/UT – prior to reimbursement deadline. • Agritourism Conference (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010) • Agritourism Workshop (2007, 2008, 2009)
Additional Agritourism Program Information |
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Honey Bees |
Completion of the UT Extension Master Bee Course prior to program reimbursement deadline. Submit copy of course certificate with application or reimbursement materials. Additional Honey Bees Program Information |
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Organics |
Must be USDA certified or working towards certification to qualify. Include copy of certification or letter from the certifying organization verifying that you are working towards certification. Must be certified at time of reimbursement. Additional Organic Program Information |
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Viticulture |
Applies only to the purchase of the specific varieties of grapes listed below and trellis materials needed for planting these specific varieties. These specific varieties are proven viable in areas of Tennessee and have demonstrated demand through
out of state (k) (6) waiver requirements per the Tennessee Grape and Wine Law.
Additional Viticulture Program Information |
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Producer Diversification Guidelines
Requirements
Producers can only receive one Producer Diversification cost share per premises or property per household per application period.
How to Apply
• Complete Application B and prepare application proposal (see Section 5 of application).
a) The application questionnaire and budget must be typed in requested format.
b) Applications will be evaluated on a competitive basis by industry sector.
TDA staff will conduct application reviews.
c) Only applications that are complete and include sufficient information will be considered.
d) The application must merit financial support, clearly state objectives, provide a sound work
plan and prove applicant expertise necessary to successfully complete project. An on-site
visit or meeting may be required as part of the evaluation process.
• Complete Substitute W-9 Form (page 23) and submit with application materials.
Cost Share Activity
Proposed activities for cost share must demonstrate significant potential for increasing farm income through the improvement or expansion of farm or agribusiness operations involving the production of diversified agricultural products. In addition, proposed activities must:
• Be market driven and have a viable marketing plan.
• Establish something new, not substitute for on-going projects.
• Meet all state and local food safety and regulatory requirements.
• Produce long-term benefits.
FARM INFRASTRUCTURE |
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MARKETING |
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SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT |
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Examples of Eligible Cost Share Activity by Industry Sector |
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