Wholesale Farmers and Alternative Market Development
Study on the design of central refrigeration systems in modern food centers; study of wholesale and farmers' market use for distributing produce.
Established in 1862, the Department of Agriculture serves all Americans through anti-hunger efforts, stewardship of nearly 200 million acres of national forest and rangelands, and through product safety and conservation efforts. The USDA opens markets for American farmers and ranchers and provides food for needy people around the world.
Program Accomplishments
None.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Assistance provided in cooperation with other government agencies and private industry to reduce marketing costs.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Other government agencies and private industry.
State, trade associations, universities, and other nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply for cooperative agreements.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Producers, processors, marketing agencies, and general public.
Credentials/Documentation
Cost will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments, or OMB Circular No. A-21 for Educational Institutions.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is eligible for coverage under E.O.
12372 "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs".
An applicant should consult the office of official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.
Application Procedures
Contact Vacant, Deputy Administrator, Transportation and Marketing Programs, Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110.
Award Procedures
As provided for in the Act.
Deadlines
None.
Authorization
Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
None.
Appeals
As provided for in the Act.
Renewals
None.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
As provided for in the Agreement.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of 7 CFR Part 3052, which implement OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 7 CFR 3052.
Records
As provided for in the Agreement.
Financial Information
Account Identification
12-2500-0-1-352.
Obigations
(Advisory Services and Counseling) FY 07 $3,721,000; FY 08 est $3,781,000; and FY 09 est not reported.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
None.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Vacant, Deputy Administrator, Transportation and Marketing Programs, Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250. Telephone: (202) 690-1305. Contact: Vacant.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
None.
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