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A reimbursement stipend is available to small, beginning, socially disadvantaged, limited resource, and/or veteran farmers to attend the 2022 Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference

DEADLINE TO APPLY: December 1, 2021

The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association is awarding reimbursement stipends* for Georgia’s small, beginning, socially disadvantaged, limited resource, and/or veteran farmers (Per the USDA’s Definition) to attend the 2022 SE Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference to take advantage of the educational opportunities available during the four day Conference. The primary goal of this reimbursement stipend is to provide a cost share to help produce growers who may be hindered by the expenses incurred to travel to the Conference on top of the Conference registration fees.

Determine eligibility with definitions of Beginning, Socially Disadvantaged, Limited Resource or Veteran Farmers here: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/people/outreach/slbfr/

The following are criteria for award considerations for each applicant: *


1.) Must complete and submit the SE Regional Reimbursement Stipend application
2.) Must be invited to take part in the reimbursement stipend program
3.) Must attend a minimum of two days of the 2022 Conference
4.) Must receive a minimum of 6 hours of education offered at the 2022 Conference
5.) Must complete and a Post-Conference evaluation form

Items eligible for reimbursement stipend are below and may not exceed $750/individual award. Receipts are required: *


o Four-Day Full Conference Registration Fee – $185/person
o Lodging Expense at no more than $150/night (taxes and fees included) *
o Per diem at $42/day (includes meals and incidentals)
o Travel at $.56/mile
No more than two people per organization/farm may apply. A maximum of two awards may be granted per organization/farm. *

Interested in applying? Submit an application now!
DEADLINE TO APPLY: December 1, 2021

Have Questions? Contact Beth Oleson at boleson@asginfo.net or call 706-845-8200

* The reimbursement stipend will be awarded based on need to qualified limited resource, socially disadvantaged, beginning farmer or veteran farmers under the USDA definitions and any additional criteria required by the USDA Block Grant. A maximum of two people per organization/farm may apply. A maximum of two awards may be granted per organization/farm. All awards will be given to Georgia-based farms/organizations. The reimbursement stipend will not exceed $750 per awarded individual for eligible items. Receipts are required for reimbursement. To receive the reimbursement stipend the individual must be qualified and complete a Post-Conference evaluation that includes 1) indication of educational programming attended totaling 6 hours, 2) information concerning recommended practices learned, and 3) recommended practices planned to be implemented in the Spring of 2022. GFVGA reserves the right to limit lodging expense awards if two awards are selected from a single farm/operation. All applications must be submitted by December 1, 2021 for consideration. GFVGA reserves the right to select award by any method it deems appropriate.