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(e) Developing an agritourism venue.
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16(3) Priority. The department, in awarding grants under this section, shall give
17preference to applications that do any of the following:
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(a) Develop a business plan with market research and income projections
19including new and innovative plans for marketing.
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(b) Demonstrate a high probability of increased revenue, job creation, or
21enhanced viability.
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(c) Feature research that is innovative as well as commercially plausible.
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(d) Demonstrate a high probability of rapid commercialization.
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(e) Demonstrate a commitment for funding from other private or public sources
25or from the applicant.
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1(4) Reports. The recipient of a grant under this section shall submit annual
2reports to the department documenting grant money expenses and results.
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3(5) Rules. The department may promulgate rules to administer this section.
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593.65 Value-added agricultural practices. (1)
Definition. In this section,
6“value-added agricultural product” means a farm product that satisfies any of the
7following:
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(a) The product has undergone a change in physical state.
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(b) The product is produced in a manner that enhances its value.
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(c) The product is physically segregated in a manner that enhances its value.
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(d) The product is a source of farm-based or ranch-based renewable energy.
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(e) The product is aggregated and marketed as a locally produced farm product.
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13(2) Value-added products. The department may provide education and
14technical assistance related to promoting and implementing agricultural practices
15that produce value-added agricultural products, including by doing all of the
16following:
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(a)
Assistance for organic farming practices. Providing education and technical
18assistance related to organic farming practices, including business and market
19development assistance; collaborating with organic producers, industry
20participants, and local organizations that coordinate organic farming; and
21stimulating interest and investment in organic production. The department may
22award grants from the appropriation under s. 20.115 (4) (fm) to organic producers,
23industry participants, and local organizations that coordinate organic farming. The
24department may award a grant to an organic producer, industry participant, or local
25organization under this paragraph for any of the following purposes:
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11. Providing education and technical assistance related to implementing
2organic farming practices.
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2. Helping to create organic farming plans.
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3. Assisting farmers to transition to organic farming.
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(b)
Grazing grants. Awarding grants from the appropriation under s. 20.115
6(4) (fm) to appropriate entities to provide education and training to farmers about
7best practices related to grazing.
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(c)
Promotion. Helping producers market value-added agricultural products,
9including products produced through the use of a practice described in s. 93.67.
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10(3) Rules. The department may promulgate rules to administer this section.”.
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11130. Page 334, line 18: after “in this state." insert “The department may not
12award a grant of more than $100,000 to any recipient. The recipient of a grant under
13this section shall providing equal matching funds.".
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1693.76 Conservation grants. The department shall provide grants from the
17appropriation under s. 20.115 (7) (qf) to local governments, nongovernmental
18organizations, federally recognized American Indian tribes or bands, businesses,
19and individuals for any of the following purposes:
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20(1) To develop and provide education and training to farmers about best
21practices related to grazing and pasture maintenance.