Marketing Agreements and Orders

Department Of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service

Marketing Agreements and Orders are designed to stabilize market conditions and improve returns to producers through the establishment of minimum prices, regulating the quality and quantity of commodities sold through commercial channels, and providing market promotion.

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Helps farmers and producers of dairy, fruits, and vegetables create stable markets for their products. They get binding agreements that regulate the industry in their area.

Quick Facts

Funding
Contact for details
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Business Financing & Capital
Organization
Department Of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service

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What Is This Program?

Marketing agreements and orders are initiated by industry to help provide stable markets for dairy products, fruits, vegetables and specialty crops. Each order and agreement is tailored to the individual industryโ€™s needs. Marketing Orders are a binding regulation for the entire industry in the specified geographical area, once it is approved by the producers and the Secretary of Agriculture. Marketing Agreements are only binding for those handlers that sign the agreement.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Develop a written program for humane animal handling and welfare.
  • Submit the program as a supporting document to the approved technical proposal.
  • Ensure the program addresses specific requirements outlined in the document.
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
mail
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
fixed-deadline

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
  • indirect cost rate agreement
  • IRB approval letter
  • environmental review
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB
โœ‰๏ธSupporting Letters
Letters of support/reference are required to demonstrate compliance with animal handling and welfare standards.

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • quality assurance reviews
  • inspections
  • food safety auditing
  • development of national standards

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ—“๏ธReporting Frequency
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๐Ÿ“‘Reporting Requirements
  • Program Submission as a supporting document to the organizationโ€™s approved technical proposal
๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
The program will be audited (external) by AMS or a firm accredited by AMS.
๐Ÿ“ขBranding Requirements
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๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
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How Do I Apply?

erin.morris@usda.gov
202-720-5115

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