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3 PA Cons Stat § 10304 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 103 - Agriculture and Youth Development|Section 10304 - Applications

§ 10304. Applications. (a) Application procedure.--An agriculture and youth organization may make application at the time, in the manner and containing information as the department may require. The department shall determine, from the information provided, whether the application is eligible for consideration by the board.  (b) Annual meeting.--The board shall meet annually to recommend to the department the awarding of grants to qualifying organizations.  (c) Other meetings.--The board shall meet at the call of the chairperson to conduct business related to the award of grants.
3 PA Cons Stat § 10305 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 103 - Agriculture and Youth Development|Section 10305 - Grants

§ 10305. Grants. (a) General rule.--The department shall make grants in an amount not to exceed $7,500 to qualifying agriculture and youth organizations upon the recommendation of the board.  (b) Matching funds.--Grants in an amount not to exceed $25,000 shall be awarded to qualifying agriculture and youth organizations selected to receive the awards for the purposes of capital projects. Grants for capital projects must be matched by private money in an amount equal to the State grant.  (c) Annual allocation.--The board shall establish annual allocation limits for each fiscal year.
3 PA Cons Stat § 10306 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 103 - Agriculture and Youth Development|Section 10306 - Regulations

§ 10306. Regulations. The department shall administer the provisions of this chapter and, with the approval of the board, shall prescribe and adopt program policy guidelines or regulations to administer and enforce this chapter. Until or unless supplanted by program policy guidelines or regulations adopted under this section, the program guidelines promulgated under the act of August 6, 1991 (P.L.326, No.33), known as the Agriculture and Rural Youth Development Act, shall be the policy guidelines for the program.    References in Text. The act of August 6, 1991, P.L.326, No.33, known as the Agriculture and Rural Youth Development Act, referred to in this section, was repealed. See Act 40 of 2019.
3 PA Cons Stat § 10307 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 103 - Agriculture and Youth Development|Section 10307 - Funding

§ 10307. Funding. For purposes of implementing the provisions of this chapter, the department may use: (1) Any money appropriated by the General Assembly to the department to carry out the provisions of this chapter.  (2) Any other money, contributions or payments which may be made available to the department by the Federal Government or by any public or private source.
3 PA Cons Stat § 10501 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 105 - Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grant Program|Section 10501 - Declaration of purpose

§ 10501. Declaration of purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to enhance, but not replace, the Federal Specialty Crop Block Grant Program by establishing a Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grant Program to give priority to specialty crops that are not currently eligible for grant payments under the Federal Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Funding will assist the growth, certification of seed and marketing of high-priority specialty crops, as defined by the secretary under this chapter.
3 PA Cons Stat § 10502 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 105 - Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grant Program|Section 10502 - Definitions

§ 10502. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:  "Crop." Plants that are cultivated for sale, production, processing or subsistence. The term does not include wild plants.  "Eligible specialty crop." A specialty crop designated as a high-priority specialty crop by the secretary, with priority given to crops, plants and products that are not currently eligible for funding under the Federal Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.  "Federal Specialty Crop Block Grant Program." The Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-465, 118 Stat. 3882).  "General evaluation criteria." The evaluation criteria established by the department and utilized for the Federal Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.  "Horticultural crop." A crop that is used by people for food, medicinal purposes or aesthetic gratification.  "Population density." The total population of this Commonwealth as determined by the most recent Federal decennial census, divided by the total area of this Commonwealth in square miles.  "Program." The Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grant Program established under section 10502.1 (relating to establishment of program).  "Rural municipality." A municipality of this Commonwealth with a population density less than the Statewide average population density or a total population less than 2,500, unless more than 50% of the population lives in an urbanized area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau.  "Silvicultural product." A product of a forest or woodland, including, but not limited to, timber.  "Specialty crop." A horticultural crop or silvicultural product, a plant cultivated and utilized for fiber or biofuel purposes or an apiary product.  "Urban municipality." A municipality of this Commonwealth not defined as a rural municipality.
3 PA Cons Stat § 10502.1 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 105 - Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grant Program|Section 10502.1 - Establishment of program

§ 10502.1. Establishment of program. The Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is established in the department.   Cross References. Section 10502.1 is referred to in section 10502 of this title.
3 PA Cons Stat § 10503 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 105 - Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grant Program|Section 10503 - Authority

§ 10503. Authority. (a) Duties of department.--The department shall have the following duties:  (1) To administer this chapter in a manner consistent with the general evaluation criteria, including the application, evaluation and reporting processes required and employed under the annual Federal Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.  (2) To develop all necessary documents and transmit a notice of all parameters of the program, including eligible specialty crops, evaluation criteria, submittal dates, application and reporting forms and requirements and template grant agreements to the Legislative Reference Bureau for publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and on the department's publicly available Internet website.  (b) Specific allocation and nonliability.--The program shall only be administered in years in which money is specifically allocated or received and made available to the department under this chapter for that purpose. The department shall not be liable for any commitment or for completion of a partially completed or partially funded project which cannot be completed due to the unavailability of Commonwealth money or future Commonwealth appropriations.
3 PA Cons Stat § 10504 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 105 - Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grant Program|Section 10504 - Eligible applicants and projects

§ 10504. Eligible applicants and projects. The following eligibility criteria shall apply to applicants and grant projects: (1) State and local organizations, producer associations, academia, community-based organizations and other eligible specialty crops stakeholders are eligible to apply.  (2) Projects shall enhance the competitiveness of eligible specialty crops and benefit the eligible specialty crop industry as a whole and may include, but are not limited to, projects such as:  (i) Increasing child and adult nutrition knowledge and consumption of specialty crops. (ii) Participation of industry representatives at meetings of international standard setting bodies in which the Federal Government participates.  (iii) Improving efficiency and reducing costs of distribution systems. (iv) Assisting all entities in the specialty crop distribution chains in developing good agricultural practices, good handling practices, good manufacturing practices and in cost-share arrangements for funding audits of such systems for small farmers, packers and processors.  (v) Investing in specialty crop research, including organic research to focus on conservation and environmental outcomes and enhancing food safety.  (vi) Developing new and improved seed varieties and specialty crops. (vii) Pest and disease control. (viii) Sustainability. (3) To be considered an eligible specialty crop, a specialty crop must meet the parameters established by the secretary. Processed products shall consist of greater than 50% of the eligible specialty crop by weight, exclusive of added water.  (4) Grants may not be awarded to projects that directly benefit a particular commercial product or provide a profit to a single organization, institution or individual.  (5) Grants may be awarded to recipients and projects for up to two years.
3 PA Cons Stat § 10505 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 105 - Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grant Program|Section 10505 - Allocation of money

§ 10505. Allocation of money. Money that is allocated to or received by the department under section 10508 (relating to Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grant Fund) shall be allocated for administration of this chapter in accordance with the following formula:  (1) An amount of up to 8% of the money may be used by the department for administrative costs.  (2) An amount equal to 6.2% of the money shall be allocated to recipients and projects located in rural municipalities where at least 20% of the population has been below the Federal poverty line since 1990 based on census data.  (3) An amount equal to 3.8% of the money shall be allocated to recipients and projects located in urban municipalities where at least 20% of the population has been below the Federal poverty line since 1990 based on census data.  (4) The balance of the money remaining after making allocations under paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) shall be allocated to recipients and projects in a manner which seeks to distribute the money evenly among types of eligible specialty crops and, where practicable, in a manner that distributes the money across this Commonwealth.
3 PA Cons Stat § 10506 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 105 - Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grant Program|Section 10506 - Use of grant money by recipients

§ 10506. Use of grant money by recipients. (a) Recipients.--Money that is allocated to recipients by the department shall be used only for approved projects in accordance with this chapter, program parameters and grant agreements.  (b) Violations.--It shall be unlawful for a person to violate:  (1) the terms or provisions of this chapter; (2) the program parameters developed under this chapter; or (3) a signed grant agreement established under this chapter.
3 PA Cons Stat § 10507 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 105 - Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grant Program|Section 10507 - Audit and recordkeeping

§ 10507. Audit and recordkeeping. (a) Requirements.--The department shall establish and enforce the audit and recordkeeping requirements as established under the annual Federal Specialty Crop Block Grant Program and publish the requirements on the department's publicly accessible Internet website. The department shall transmit notice of the audit and recordkeeping requirements to the Legislative Reference Bureau for publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.  (b) Authority to investigate.--The department may investigate the records of a recipient under this chapter. The recipient shall provide the recipient's records upon the department's request. A recipient shall allow the department to conduct on-site inspections as necessary to assure compliance with this chapter, the program parameters developed under this chapter or a signed grant agreement established under this chapter.
3 PA Cons Stat § 10508 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 105 - Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grant Program|Section 10508 - Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grant Fund

§ 10508. Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grant Fund. (a) Establishment.--The Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grant Fund is established as a special nonlapsing fund in the State Treasury. All money derived from fines and civil penalties, judgments and interest collected or imposed under this chapter shall be paid into the fund. All money placed into the fund and the interest the fund accrues are hereby appropriated to the department on a continuing basis for any activities necessary to meet the requirements of this chapter.  (b) Supplements to fund.--The Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grant Fund may be supplemented by money received from the following sources:  (1) State money appropriated to the department. (2) Federal money appropriated to the department. (3) Gifts and other contributions from public and private sources.   Cross References. Section 10508 is referred to in section 10505 of this title.
3 PA Cons Stat § 10509 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 105 - Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grant Program|Section 10509 - Applicability

§ 10509. Applicability. This chapter shall apply to the distribution of money of the Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grant Fund allocated or received by the department beginning with the fiscal year 2019-2020 and thereafter.
3 PA Cons Stat § 10701 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 107 - Urban Agricultural Infrastructure Grant Program|Section 10701 - Legislative intent

§ 10701. Legislative intent. It is the intent of the General Assembly to establish a reimbursement grant program under which persons who implement projects that improve agriculture infrastructure in urban areas and that focus on aggregation of agricultural products, sharing of resources and support for community development resources may be reimbursed some portion of the costs of the projects.
3 PA Cons Stat § 10702 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 107 - Urban Agricultural Infrastructure Grant Program|Section 10702 - Definitions

§ 10702. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:  "Eligible project." A project that the department determines does all of the following:  (1) Improves agricultural infrastructure in an urban area. (2) Improves or facilitates the aggregation of agricultural products in an urban area. (3) Entails the sharing of resources among urban agricultural operations, agricultural producers or community organizations.  (4) Supports community development in the project area. "Person." An individual, partnership, association, firm, corporation or any other legal entity.  "Program." The Urban Agricultural Infrastructure Grant Program established under this chapter.
3 PA Cons Stat § 10704 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 107 - Urban Agricultural Infrastructure Grant Program|Section 10704 - Distribution of grant money

§ 10704. Distribution of grant money. The department shall issue program reimbursement grant money to pay some portion of the costs of an eligible project based upon the applicant's submission of a verified statement that the eligible project has been completed or implemented, including a statement of the project completion date, photos of the completed or implemented project with a narrative explanation of each photo, bills and invoices for which reimbursement grant money is sought and other information as the department may reasonably require.
3 PA Cons Stat § 10705 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 107 - Urban Agricultural Infrastructure Grant Program|Section 10705 - Funding

§ 10705. Funding. The department shall use money as appropriated by the General Assembly for grants under this chapter, and may also use any other money that is made available to the department for grants under this chapter, by Federal appropriation, State appropriation, donation or from any other source.
3 PA Cons Stat § 10901 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 109 - Farm-to-School Program|Section 10901 - Short title of chapter

§ 10901. Short title of chapter. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Farm-to-School Act.
3 PA Cons Stat § 10902 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 109 - Farm-to-School Program|Section 10902 - Findings and declarations

§ 10902. Findings and declarations. The General Assembly finds and declares as follows: (1) Agriculture is this Commonwealth's leading economic enterprise. Unfortunately, the percentage of our population directly involved in agriculture has decreased dramatically over the last several decades. Knowledge about the sources of our food and agriculture in Pennsylvania is not widespread in our communities, particularly in less affluent areas. Educational programs for young children providing hands-on experience with agriculture increases an awareness of what constitutes a healthy diet. Thus, it is vital to inform the future citizens of this Commonwealth about good eating habits, while demonstrating the importance of the role of local farms in achieving this crucial goal.  (2) The purposes of this program are to educate prekindergartners through fifth graders and their families about the importance of choosing healthy, locally produced foods and increase awareness of Pennsylvania agriculture. Furthermore, the initiative should aid Pennsylvania farmers in gaining access to new markets within this Commonwealth. Consequently, the Commonwealth should institute a program including:  (i) Nutrition education involving student participation which is integrated into regular subjects in the curriculum of primary and secondary education institutions.  (ii) Focusing on locally grown foods provided from Pennsylvania farms. (iii) Equipping teachers and other educators to incorporate nutrition and agriculture education into their instruction.  (iv) Providing for new direct marketing opportunities for Pennsylvania farmers. (v) Providing for family and community involvement, including parent, caregiver and community group participation in education activities.  (vi) Visits to nearby farms for school children so they may understand and learn more about the sources of their food.
3 PA Cons Stat § 10903 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 109 - Farm-to-School Program|Section 10903 - Definitions

§ 10903. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:  "Commission." The Commission for Agricultural Education Excellence established under section 1549.1 of the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949.  "Program." The Farm-to-School Program established under this chapter.
3 PA Cons Stat § 10904 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 109 - Farm-to-School Program|Section 10904 - Grant program

§ 10904. Grant program. (a) Authorization.--The department, in consultation with the commission and the Department of Health, is authorized to establish a program to award grants for the purpose of developing the Farm-to-School Program in prekindergarten classes, kindergarten classes or elementary school classes through the fifth grade in this Commonwealth.  (b) Eligibility.--Any school district, charter school or private school with prekindergarten classes, a kindergarten program or elementary school classes through the fifth grade may submit an application to the department for funding.  (c) Program requirements.--The program shall contain the following elements:  (1) A list of Pennsylvania farmers who have agreed to supply food products from Pennsylvania farms, verifiable by the department.  (2) Nutrition and agriculture education, including integration into regular classroom subjects.  (3) Training of teachers and other educational staff on nutrition and agriculture education. (4) The inclusion of parents, caregivers and community groups in educational activities. (5) Field trips to Pennsylvania farms or other direct agricultural educational experiences which teach children about sources of food and Pennsylvania agriculture.
3 PA Cons Stat § 10905 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 109 - Farm-to-School Program|Section 10905 - Limitation on grants

§ 10905. Limitation on grants. (a) Matching.--Grant amounts shall be limited to 75% of the amount necessary to develop the program, not to exceed $15,000 annually, per school. Applicants may use in-kind support to match the amount granted.  (b) Conditions.--The secretary may approve a grant in an amount less than the requested amount. The secretary may also impose restrictions or special conditions upon issuance of the grant.
3 PA Cons Stat § 10906 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 109 - Farm-to-School Program|Section 10906 - Applications and review of applications

§ 10906. Applications and review of applications. (a) Submission.--Applications for grants shall be submitted in a manner and form as prescribed by the secretary.  (b) Evaluation.--When reviewing applications, the secretary shall evaluate applications annually on the basis of all of the following:  (1) The ability of the applicant to complete the program. (2) The ability of the applicant to incorporate all of the program requirements. (3) The location of the school in an area where a high percentage of the children receive free or reduced-price school meals.  (4) The potential of the program to increase knowledge about nutrition and healthy eating habits for the children, their caregivers and the community.  (5) The potential of the program to increase knowledge about Pennsylvania agriculture for the children, their caregivers and the community.  (6) The ability of the applicant to procure locally grown foods for the applicant's program. (7) The potential of the program to increase markets for local agricultural producers. (8) The number of people who will be served by the program. (9) The ability of the applicant to sustain the program. (10) The overall performance of the applicant if a grant was received in a previous year.
3 PA Cons Stat § 10907 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 3 - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 109 - Farm-to-School Program|Section 10907 - Disposition of grants

§ 10907. Disposition of grants. (a) Written agreement.--The department may require a written agreement describing the terms and conditions of the grant.  (b) Verification.--The department may require verification of grant expenditures.  (c) Criteria.--The department may establish criteria under which the department may demand the return of all or a portion of the grant money.