Description
Farmers who are members of the South Carolina Specialty Crop Growers Association may receive reimbursement up to $750 for the purchasing and installing up to two (2) Cool Bot cooler systems. Nonmembers may receive reimbursement up to $325, for installing one (1) Cool Bot cooler system.
Elligibility
Must be South Carolina farmer and grow specialty crops. The USDA defines specialty crops as “fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture).” • Attended a food safety workshop hosted by SCDA or Clemson Extension within the past two (2) years. Proof of attendance must be provided in application for reimbursement. • Sign an affidavit with SCDA to ensure the cold storage unit will be used solely for the handling, holding, and distribution of specialty crops. • Provide primary source receipts for all expenditures related to installation of the cold storage technology unit. • Provide photos of the completed cold storage unit showing the CoolBot system. Mail to address provided or email to mcranford@scda.sc.gov • Enable an on-site audit by a SCDA person to authenticate cold storage technology is being used solely for specialty crops. • Provide data, information, statistics, and/or testimonials after six months and twelve months of installation of the cold storage unit to SCDA for the purpose of tracking project success.
Available Funding
farmers who are members of the South Carolina Specialty Crop Growers Association may receive reimbursement up to $750 for the purchasing and installing up to two (2) Cool Bot cooler systems. Nonmembers may receive reimbursement up to $325, for installing one (1) Cool Bot cooler system.
Required Documentation (prove ownership/lease arrangements)
Attended a food safety workshop hosted by SCDA or Clemson Extension within the past two (2) years. Proof of attendance must be provided in application for reimbursement. • Sign an affidavit with SCDA to ensure the cold storage unit will be used solely for the handling, holding, and distribution of specialty crops. • Provide primary source receipts for all expenditures related to installation of the cold storage technology unit. • Provide photos of the completed cold storage unit showing the CoolBot system. Mail to address provided or email to mcranford@scda.sc.gov
Contact
Michael Cranford mcranford@scda.sc.gov