Description
Farmers can receive reimbursement up to $1,000 per year, or $750 for nonmembers, per farm for analysis of on-farm water inputs for E. Coli and General Coliform on South Carolina farms.
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).” • Provide copies of primary source receipts and proof of payment for water quality analysis by a certified laboratory. • The certified laboratory must report data analysis of water samples in numerical values. • Sign an affidavit with the SCDA to ensure water quality analysis will be solely for the use of specialty crops. • Provide data, information, statistics, and/or testimonials after 12 months of water quality analysis.
Available Funding
farmers can receive reimbursement up to $1,000 per year, or $750 for nonmembers, per farm for analysis of on-farm water inputs for E. Coli and General Coliform on South Carolina farms.
Required Documentation (prove ownership/lease arrangements)
Provide copies of primary source receipts and proof of payment for water quality analysis by a certified laboratory. • The certified laboratory must report data analysis of water samples in numerical values. • Sign an affidavit with the SCDA to ensure water quality analysis will be solely for the use of specialty crops. • Provide data, information, statistics, and/or testimonials after 12 months of water quality analysis.
Contact
Michael Cranford mcranford@scda.sc.gov