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Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 5 - Agriculture Enhancement and Diversification Program › Part 19 - DISBURSEMENTS › Section 35:40-5-191 - Disbursements

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) Upon final approval of the proposal by
				  the State Board of Agriculture, completion of a contract, and issuance of a
				  purchase order, applicants shall receive full or partial disbursements pursuant
				  to the terms of the contract between the grantee and the Department.
(b) The grantee or borrower shall submit an
				  invoice and documentation supporting expenditures with each interim report for
				  approval to the Department prior to the disbursement of subsequent
				  payments.
Amended at 19 Ok Reg
					 1252, eff 5-28-02; Amended at 26 Ok Reg 1822, eff
					 7-1-09
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 5 - Agriculture Enhancement and Diversification Program › Part 21 - BASIC AND APPLIED RESEARCH LOANS OR GRANTS › Section 35:40-5-211 - Basic and applied research loans or grants [SUPERSEDED BY 35:40-5-181]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 17 Ok Reg
					 299, eff 11-2-99 (emergency); Added as 35:40-5-181 at 17 Ok Reg 1849, eff
					 6-12-00
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 5 - Agriculture Enhancement and Diversification Program › Part 23 - AGRICULTURE EVENT GRANTS › Section 35:40-5-221 - Agriculture event grants

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Agriculture event grants shall be used to create a new
					 agricultural event that highlights an agricultural product or expands the
					 economic benefit of an established agricultural event. Proposals for an
					 agriculture event grant shall:
(1)
				  Illustrate the educational component of the event; and
(2) Demonstrate the economic impact of the
				  event.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 5 - Agriculture Enhancement and Diversification Program › Part 25 - VETERAN OR YOUNG FARMER LOANS AND GRANTS › Section 35:40-5-231 - Veteran or young farmer loans and grants

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Veteran or young farmer loans and grants shall be for a
					 veteran or young farmer who is engaged in the creation or expansion of an
					 agricultural business. Proposals for a veteran or young farmer loan or grant
					 shall:
(1) Demonstrate financial need
				  of the veteran or young farmer; and
(2) Provide a strong business plan which
				  includes a minimum of five (5) years projected productivity and
				  income.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 7 - Oklahoma County Fair Enhancement Program › Section 35:40-7-1 - Purpose

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The legislature created the Oklahoma County Fair Enhancement
				  Program. The intent of the legislation is to promote and support county fairs
				  statewide by providing funds on a matching basis. The purpose of these rules is
				  to set out the process that governs the disbursement of these funds used for
				  construction, facility improvements, and payment of premiums at county fairs.
				  These rules establish minimum requirements for receiving funds and procedures
				  by which county fair associations or boards may apply for the
				  funds.
Added at 21 Ok Reg 1181,
				  eff 5-27-04
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 7 - Oklahoma County Fair Enhancement Program › Section 35:40-7-2 - Definitions

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The following words and terms when used in this Subchapter
				  shall have the following meaning unless the context clearly indicates
				  otherwise.
"Fund"
means the Oklahoma County Fair
				  Enhancement Fund.
"Records"
means books, documents, accounting
				  procedures and practices, claims, and other data regardless of type whether in
				  written form, computer data, or in any other form filed or produced as a result
				  of receiving monies from the Fund.
Added at 21 Ok Reg 1181,
				  eff 5-27-04
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 7 - Oklahoma County Fair Enhancement Program › Section 35:40-7-3 - Funding

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) Taxpayer donations to the Fund will be
				collected throughout the calendar year by the Oklahoma Tax Commission. Within
				thirty (30) calendar days after the end of the calendar year, the Department
				will determine if sufficient funds are available to warrant statewide
				applications for funding. The Fund must contain at least $35,000 before the
				Department accepts applications. If the Fund is below $35,000 then the monies
				in the Fund will be carried forward and applied to the next calendar
				year.
(b) The Department is not
				required to allocate all of the funds available for disbursement.
(c) The applications shall be reviewed by an
				advisory committee and ranked by the number of points accrued pursuant to rule
				35:40-7-6,
				feasibility of the application request, and available funding.
(d) The advisory committee shall provide the
				Department with a report that details the ranking of each application and the
				committee's recommendations for distribution of monies from the Fund.
(e) The Department shall review the
				recommendation of the advisory committee and any of the applications to
				determine and approve the final distribution of monies from the Fund.
Added at 21 Ok Reg 1181,
				  eff 5-27-04
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 7 - Oklahoma County Fair Enhancement Program › Section 35:40-7-4 - Application

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) Application forms prescribed and
				furnished by the Department must be completed in full and contain all requested
				information.
(b) Applications must
				be submitted no later than May 1.
(c) Timely and complete applications received
				by the Department for approval shall be reviewed and ranked on a competitive
				basis as set out in thse rules.
(d)
				A minimum 2 to 1 cash match is required by the applicant.
(e) The applicant can apply for one (1) or
				all three (3) types of funding:
(1)
				Premiums
(2) Facility
				improvements
(3)
				Construction
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 7 - Oklahoma County Fair Enhancement Program › Section 35:40-7-5 - Eligibility requirements for County Fairs to receive funds for premiums, facility improvements, or construction

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) To be eligible for monies from the Fund,
				a county fair must:
(1) Hold the fair between
				July 1 and September 30.
(2) Last a
				minimum of two (2) days.
(3) Have a
				fair board elected on a countywide basis as called and presided over by the
				fair board election procedures or a county fair association organized pursuant
				to provisions contained in 2 O.S. §
										15-1
				et. seq.
(4) Bear the name of
				"County Fair"
(5) Offer at least
				ten (10) approved classifications of exhibits listed in rule
				35:40-7-9.
				One of the ten (10) classifications must be livestock.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 7 - Oklahoma County Fair Enhancement Program › Section 35:40-7-6 - Application grade points

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Applications shall be ranked through a grade point system
				  based on the following criteria:
(1)
				Duration of Fair
(A) Thirty (30) points for a
				two (2) day fair
(B) Forty (40)
				points for a three (3) day fair
(C)
				Fifty (50) points for a four (4) day fair
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 7 - Oklahoma County Fair Enhancement Program › Section 35:40-7-7 - Premium restrictions

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) No Fund
				monies awarded to a county fair for premium payments may be used for:
(1) Baby shows
(2) Beauty contests
(3) Games of skill or gamble
(4) Horse or dog shows in which a human is
				judged in preference to a product or animal
(5) Fees, travel, meals and other expenses
				for judges
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 7 - Oklahoma County Fair Enhancement Program › Section 35:40-7-8 - Accounting records and audits

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a)
				County fairs receiving monies from the Fund shall establish and maintain proper
				internal controls to assure that all granted monies are properly receipted,
				recorded, and disbursed with appropriate accounting records, reconciliations,
				and source documents in support of transactions.
(b) Applicants shall retain all records
				relating to the monies provided from the Fund for a period of five (5) years.
				If an audit, litigation, or other action involving the records are started
				before the end of the five (5) year period, the records are required to be
				maintained for five (5) years from the date that all issues arising out of the
				action are resolved or until the end of the three year retention period,
				whichever is later.
(c) Applicants
				shall allow the State Auditor or any auditor specified by the Department to
				conduct an examination or audit of all monies received and expended from the
				Fund. All records relating to the expenditure of the Fund's monies shall be
				made available when requested by any authorized representative of the
				Department.
Added at 21 Ok Reg 1181,
				  eff 5-27-04
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 7 - Oklahoma County Fair Enhancement Program › Section 35:40-7-9 - Approved classification of exhibits

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The following are a list of the approved classifications of
				  exhibits:
(1) Ag mechanics -
				Junior
(2) Apiary -
				Senior
(3) Apiary -
				Junior
(4) Aquaculture -
				Senior
(5) Aquaculture -
				Junior
(6) Beef Cattle -
				Senior
(7) Beef Cattle -
				Junior
(8) Dairy Cattle -
				Senior
(9) Dairy Cattle -
				Junior
(10) Dairy Goats -
				Senior
(11) Dairy Goats -
				Junior
(12) Meat Goats -
				Senior
(13) Meat Goats -
				Junior
(14) Horses -
				Senior
(15) Horses -
				Junior
(16) Poultry -
				Senior
(17) Poultry -
				Junior
(18) Rabbits -
				Senior
(19) Rabbits -
				Junior
(20) Sheep -
				Senior
(21) Sheep -
				Junior
(22) Swine -
				Senior
(23) Swine -
				Junior
(24) Art - Senior
(25) Art - Junior
(26) Clothing - Senior
(27) Clothing - Junior
(28) Educational Booths - Senior
(29) Educational Booths - Junior
(30) Field Crops - Senior
(31) Field Crops - Junior
(32) Floral Arrangements - Senior
(33) Floral Arrangements - Junior
(34) Flowers - Senior
(35) Flowers - Junior
(36) Food Preparation - Senior
(37) Food Preparation - Junior
(38) Food Preservation - Senior
(39) Food Preservation - Junior
(40) Handicraft or Crafts - Senior
(41) Handicraft or Crafts - Junior
(42) Hobbies - Senior
(43) Hobbies - Junior
(44) Home Furnishings - Senior
(45) Home Furnishings - Junior
(46) Household Arts - Senior
(47) Household Arts - Junior
Added at 21 Ok Reg 1181,
				  eff 5-27-04
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 7 - Oklahoma County Fair Enhancement Program › Section 35:40-7-10 - Allowable construction and facility improvement expenses

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Construction and facility improvements are allowed for the
				  following types of expenses:
(1)
				Constructing new buildings
(2)
				Renovating existing buildings
(3)
				Repairing existing buildings
(4)
				Site clearing, grubbing, excavation, drainage and sewer
(5) Repair of streets, electrical
				distribution, streets and flood lighting facilities, fencing, and paying
				existing indebtedness for such purposes
(6) All improvements to grounds that remain
				on the fairgrounds under the control of the fair association
(7) Labor used for the purposes
				listed
(8) Painting
				facilities
(9) Building
				materials
(10) Parking
				lots
(11) Arenas
(12) Bleachers
(13) Stalls
(14) Water systems
(15) Concession Stands
(16) Ticket Booths
(17) Pens
(18) Bathrooms
(19) Stages
(20) Ground Maintenance and Upkeep
Added at 21 Ok Reg 1181,
				  eff 5-27-04
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 9 - Oklahoma Junior Livestock Auction Scholarship Fund › Section 35:40-9-1 - Purpose

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The purpose of these rules is to administer the monies from
				  the Oklahoma Junior Livestock Auction Scholarship Revolving Fund to the
				  managing organizations of the Oklahoma Youth Expo and the Tulsa State Fair
				  Junior Livestock Auction for scholarships to students exhibiting at these
				  shows. These rules establish procedures for application, disbursement,
				  reporting, and eligibility requirements.
Added at 21 Ok Reg 1184,
				  eff 5-27-04
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 9 - Oklahoma Junior Livestock Auction Scholarship Fund › Section 35:40-9-2 - Definitions

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The following words and terms when used in this Subchapter
				  shall have the following meaning unless the context clearly indicates
				  otherwise.
"Fund"
means the Oklahoma Junior Livestock
				  Auction Scholarship Revolving Fund.
"Grant"
means funds awarded from the State of
				  Oklahoma Junior Livestock Auction Scholarship Revolving Fund.
"Records"
mean books, documents, accounting
				  procedures and practices, claims, and other data regardless of type whether in
				  written form, computer data, or in any other form filed or produced as a result
				  of receiving monies from the Fund.
"Students"
means Oklahoma 4-H and FFA members
				  whose livestock are selected for the premium auction at either the Oklahoma
				  Youth Expo or the Tulsa State Fair Junior Livestock Auction.
Added at 21 Ok Reg 1184,
				  eff 5-27-04
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 9 - Oklahoma Junior Livestock Auction Scholarship Fund › Section 35:40-9-3 - Application and Eligibility

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a)
				Only the managing organizations of the Oklahoma Youth Expo and the Tulsa State
				Fair Junior Livestock Auction are eligible to apply for monies from the
				Fund.
(b) The managing
				organizations shall submit a written Invoice Plan to the Department detailing
				how grant funds will be awarded to students.
(c) The Invoice Plan shall be submitted for
				review at least sixty (60) calendar days prior to the first day of the
				livestock auction.
(d) The managing
				organizations with approved Invoice Plans shall only use the funds as
				scholarships and shall not recover administrative charges or any other costs
				from the funds.
Added at 21 Ok Reg 1184,
				  eff 5-27-04
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 9 - Oklahoma Junior Livestock Auction Scholarship Fund › Section 35:40-9-4 - Grant recipients

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) Only students
				whose livestock are selected to participate in either the Oklahoma Youth Expo
				or the Tulsa State Fair Junior Livestock Auction are eligible to receive grant
				funds.
(b) A student may receive
				more than one scholarship so long as all eligibility requirements are
				met.
(c) If a plan is approved, the
				managing organizations shall be responsible for the disbursement of the grant
				funds to the eligible students.
(d)
				Individual scholarships shall not be limited so long as the plan details a
				method for determining scholarship awards.
Added at 21 Ok Reg 1184,
				  eff 5-27-04
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 9 - Oklahoma Junior Livestock Auction Scholarship Fund › Section 35:40-9-5 - Procedures to receive funds

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Taxpayer donations to the Fund will be collected throughout
				  each calendar year by the Oklahoma Tax Commission. At the end of each year the
				  Department shall inform applicants of the total amount of monies accrued. The
				  Department shall uniformly distribute the available funds to the managing
				  organizations of the Oklahoma Youth Expo and the Tulsa State Fair Junior
				  Livestock Auction upon approval of the Invoice Plans.
Added at 21 Ok Reg 1184,
				  eff 5-27-04
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 9 - Oklahoma Junior Livestock Auction Scholarship Fund › Section 35:40-9-6 - Reporting

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The managing organizations of the Oklahoma Youth Expo and the
				  Tulsa State Fair Junior Livestock Auction shall submit a written report to the
				  Department detailing the use and distribution of all monies received from the
				  Fund no later than sixty (60) calendar days after the last day of the livestock
				  auction.
Added at 21 Ok Reg 1184,
				  eff 5-27-04
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 9 - Oklahoma Junior Livestock Auction Scholarship Fund › Section 35:40-9-7 - Audit

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) Applicants shall allow the State Auditor
				or any auditor specified by the Department to conduct an examination or audit
				of all monies expended from the Fund. All records relating to the expenditure
				of the Funds monies shall be made available when requested by any authorized
				representative of the Department.
(b) Applicants shall retain all records
				relating to the grant funds for a period of three years. If an audit,
				litigation, or other action involving the records are started before the end of
				the three year period, the records are required to be maintained for three
				years from the date that all issues arising out of the action are resolved or
				until the end of the three year retention period, whichever is later.
Added at 21 Ok Reg 1184,
				  eff 5-27-04
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 11 - Oilseed Commission Initial Election Procedures [Expired] › Section 35:40-11-1 - Purpose [EXPIRED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 27 Ok Reg 489,
				  eff 12-18-09 through 7-14-10
				  (emergency)1
1This emergency action expired
				  without being superseded by a permanent action. Upon expiration of an emergency
				  action enacting a new Section, the Section is no longer effective. Therefore,
				  on 7-15-10 (after the 7-14-10 expiration of this emergency action), Section
				  35:40-11-1 was no longer effective. For the official text of the emergency rule
				  that was effective from 12-18-09 through 7-14-10, see 27 Ok Reg
				  489.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 11 - Oilseed Commission Initial Election Procedures [Expired] › Section 35:40-11-2 - Instructions to voters [EXPIRED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 27 Ok Reg 489,
				  eff 12-18-09 through 7-14-10
				  (emergency)1
1This emergency action expired
				  without being superseded by a permanent action. Upon expiration of an emergency
				  action enacting a new Section, the Section is no longer effective. Therefore,
				  on 7-15-10 (after the 7-14-10 expiration of this emergency action), Section
				  35:40-11-2 was no longer effective. For the official text of the emergency rule
				  that was effective from 12-18-09 through 7-14-10, see 27 Ok Reg
				  489.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 11 - Oilseed Commission Initial Election Procedures [Expired] › Section 35:40-11-3 - Conduct of elections [EXPIRED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 27 Ok Reg 489,
				  eff 12-18-09 through 7-14-10
				  (emergency)1
1This emergency action expired
				  without being superseded by a permanent action. Upon expiration of an emergency
				  action enacting a new Section, the Section is no longer effective. Therefore,
				  on 7-15-10 (after the 7-14-10 expiration of this emergency action), Section
				  35:40-11-3 was no longer effective. For the official text of the emergency rule
				  that was effective from 12-18-09 through 7-14-10, see 27 Ok Reg
				  489.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 11 - Oilseed Commission Initial Election Procedures [Expired] › Section 35:40-11-4 - Absentee ballots [EXPIRED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 27 Ok Reg 489,
				  eff 12-18-09 through 7-14-10
				  (emergency)1
1This emergency action expired
				  without being superseded by a permanent action. Upon expiration of an emergency
				  action enacting a new Section, the Section is no longer effective. Therefore,
				  on 7-15-10 (after the 7-14-10 expiration of this emergency action), Section
				  35:40-11-4 was no longer effective. For the official text of the emergency rule
				  that was effective from 12-18-09 through 7-14-10, see 27 Ok Reg
				  489.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 11 - Oilseed Commission Initial Election Procedures [Expired] › Section 35:40-11-5 - Write-in candidates [EXPIRED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 27 Ok Reg 489,
				  eff 12-18-09 through 7-14-10
				  (emergency)1
1This emergency action expired
				  without being superseded by a permanent action. Upon expiration of an emergency
				  action enacting a new Section, the Section is no longer effective. Therefore,
				  on 7-15-10 (after the 7-14-10 expiration of this emergency action), Section
				  35:40-11-5 was no longer effective. For the official text of the emergency rule
				  that was in effective from 12-18-09 through 7-14-10, see 27 Ok Reg
				  489.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 11 - Oilseed Commission Initial Election Procedures [Expired] › Section 35:40-11-6 - Canvassing and reporting of returns [EXPIRED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 27 Ok Reg 489,
				  eff 12-18-09 through 7-14-10
				  (emergency)1
1This emergency action expired
				  without being superseded by a permanent action. Upon expiration of an emergency
				  action enacting a new Section, the Section is no longer effective. Therefore,
				  on 7-15-10 (after the 7-14-10 expiration of this emergency action), Section
				  35:40-11-6 was no longer effective. For the official text of the emergency rule
				  that was effective from 12-18-09 through 7-14-10, see 27 Ok Reg
				  489.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 13 - Healthy Corner Store › Section 35:40-13-1 - Purpose

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The Oklahoma Legislature approves healthy corner stores to be
				  eligible of the Oklahoma Agricultural Linked Deposit Program upon certification
				  by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. The purpose of
				  the program is to provide funding for healthy corner stores to diversify
				  Oklahoma's agricultural industry so as to broaden Oklahoma's economic
				  base.
Added at 28 Ok Reg 2206,
				  eff 7-25-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 13 - Healthy Corner Store › Section 35:40-13-2 - Eligibility

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) A healthy corner store is a grocery store
				certified by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry that
				markets locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables and nutritious foods and for
				which the sale of beer and tobacco products constitutes less than ten percent
				(10%) of its gross sales excluding gasoline and other non-grocery products and
				is located in a geographical area that is underserved by other grocery outlets
				meeting those requirements.
(b) In
				addition, a healthy corner store shall meet the following requirements to be
				certified by the Department:
(1) Be a minimum
				of five (5) miles from the nearest location providing access to healthy foods
				and shall be open for business a minimum of five (5) days per week.
(2) A minimum of seventy percent (70%) of the
				fruits and vegetables shall be grown in the United States, except during
				growing season when a minimum of ten percent (10%) of the fruits and vegetables
				shall be grown in Oklahoma.
(3)
				Actively promote healthy foods through signage and premium shelf
				space.
(4) Stock items that include
				but are not limited to whole grain breads, pasta and other grains, low fat or
				skim milk, yogurt and other dairy products, one hundred percent (100%) fruit
				juice, low-sugar cereals, lean meats, light dressings and condiments, water, a
				minimum of six (6) types of fresh produce, frozen fruits and vegetables,
				low-sodium or unsweetened canned fruits and vegetables, dried fruit, and
				nuts.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 15 - Plasticulture Program › Section 35:40-15-1 - Purpose

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The purpose of the plasticulture program is to provide
				  funding assistance to limited resource farmers producing specialty crops, to
				  diversify Oklahoma's agricultural industry, and broaden Oklahoma's economic
				  base.
Added at 29 Ok Reg 587,
				  eff 7-1-12
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 15 - Plasticulture Program › Section 35:40-15-2 - Definitions

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The following words or terms, when used in this Subchapter,
				  shall have the following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates
				  otherwise:
"Agricultural product"
means a product of
				  cultivating the soil, growing crops, horticultural commodity, silvicultural
				  commodity, or agricultural product, horticultural product, viticulture, or
				  silvicultural product, planting seed, rice, produced in this State, either in
				  its natural state or as processed by the producer, excluding livestock, bees
				  and poultry.
"Agricultural producer"
means a person engaged
				  in the business of cultivating, growing, raising, or processing an agricultural
				  commodity for commercial purposes.
"Applicant"
means a person who is requesting a
				  grant from the Oklahoma Plasticulture Program.
"Application"
means a form provided by the
				  Department that is used to request a grant.
"Department"
means the Oklahoma Department of
				  Agriculture, Food, and Forestry or its designee.
"Contract"
means a signed agreement between the
				  Department and the grantee outlining the terms and conditions of the
				  grant.
"Grant"
means funds awarded to an entity by the
				  Department with no reimbursement required.
"Grantee"
means an individual person that has
				  received a grant from the Department.
"Limited Resource Farmer"
means an agricultural
				  producer that has received proceeds from the sale of agricultural products
				  averaging less than $100,000 annually for three years prior to the date of the
				  application.
"Plasticulture"
means the practice of laying
				  plastic on a raised bed in an open field to promote the growth of an
				  agricultural product but excludes greenhouses or hoophouses.
"Specialty Crops"
means fruits and vegetables,
				  tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture and nursery crops (including
				  floriculture).
Added at 29 Ok Reg 587,
				  eff 7-1-12
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 15 - Plasticulture Program › Section 35:40-15-3 - Eligibility

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An applicant shall be eligible for funding assistance in the
				  form of a grant from the plasticulture program if the applicant meets the
				  following eligibility requirements:
(1) The applicant is a limited resource
				farmer, 21 years of age, and is a legal resident of Oklahoma.
(2) The proposed plasticulture installation
				shall be on a farm plot not smaller than one quarter acre and not larger than
				one acre in size.
(3) The
				applicant's farm plot shall be prepared for the proposed plasticulture
				installation having the ground tilled, disc to seed, and bed ready.
(4) The applicant's farm plot shall have an
				adequate source of water for irrigation.
(5) At least 50% of the crops harvested will
				be sold or otherwise used for commercial purposes.
(6) The applicant shall agree to do all the
				planting and harvesting.
(7) The
				applicant shall agree to remove and dispose of all plastic, irrigation tubing
				and any other materials associated with the project.
(8) The applicant must be present during
				entire installation of plasticulture.
Added at 29 Ok Reg 587,
				  eff 7-1-12
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 15 - Plasticulture Program › Section 35:40-15-4 - Evaluation

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The Department shall evaluate applications for funding
				  assistance in the form of a grant from the plasticulture program and may
				  consider some or all of the following factors:
(1) Whether the applications clearly meet the
				criteria of the plasticulture program.
(2) Whether the proposed marketing plan is
				commercially feasible.
(3) Whether
				the applicant has experience with growing crops and is technically
				competent.
Added at 29 Ok Reg 587,
				  eff 7-1-12
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 15 - Plasticulture Program › Section 35:40-15-5 - Submission of applications

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Completed, original and notarized applications must be mailed
				  or delivered to the Department.
Added at 29 Ok Reg 587,
				  eff 7-1-12
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 15 - Plasticulture Program › Section 35:40-15-7 - Reimbursements

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(a) Upon approval of a grant by the
				Department, the executed contract between the Department and the grantee, and
				issuance of a purchase order; grantees shall be reimbursed funds as provided in
				the contract.
(b) The grantee shall
				submit receipts supporting expenditures to the Department in order to receive
				reimbursement.
Added at 29 Ok Reg 587,
				  eff 7-1-12
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 17 - Agritourism › Section 35:40-17-1 - Purpose

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(a) The purpose of the Agritourism Program is
				to stimulate economic growth and viability in rural communities by promoting
				and fostering agritourism ventures within Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Department of
				Agriculture, Food, and Forestry shall operate the Agritourism program in a
				manner consistent with the provisions of 2 O.S. § 5-12.
(b) Persons enrolled in the Agritourism
				Program shall ensure that diversity and inclusion is encouraged at the venue
				and that bias, prejudice, racism, and hatred are not a part of the activities
				at the venue. The diversity of agritourism customers is honored and valued.
				Approved Oklahoma Agritourism venues shall respect the diversity of all
				customers and shall honor and value the dignity of all individuals.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 17 - Agritourism › Section 35:40-17-2 - Definitions

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The following words and terms, when used in this Subchapter,
				  shall have the following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates
				  otherwise:
"Agritourism"
means the organization and
				  operation of agricultural activities carried out on a farm or ranch that allow
				  members of the public, for recreational, entertainment, or educational
				  purposes, to view or enjoy rural activities, including, but not limited to,
				  farming, ranching, horseback riding, horse-drawn carriage rides, livestock and
				  poultry shows, petting farms, rodeos, historic, cultural, harvest-your-own
				  activities, or natural activities and attractions.
"Agritourism designated area"
means a specific
				  location or facility within a farm, ranch, brewery, or winery where an
				  agritourism activity takes place and shall not include any area adjacent to or
				  nearby the specific location or facility, even if the area is owned or operated
				  by the agritourism professional.
"Agritourism professional"
means any person who
				  is engaged in the business of providing one or more agritourism activities,
				  whether or not for compensation and whose agritourism activity is registered
				  with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and
				  Forestry.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 17 - Agritourism › Section 35:40-17-3 - Eligibility and registration

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(a)
				Agritourism designated areas that are eligible for registration with the
				Department shall allow members of the general public, for recreational,
				entertainment, or educational purposes, to view or enjoy rural activities that
				include farming, ranching, historic, cultural, harvest-your-own, or natural
				activities and attractions.
(b) An
				agritourism designated area may be eligible for registration regardless of
				whether the participant is required to pay to participate in the
				activity.
(c) An agritourism
				designated area shall be evaluated by the Department prior to
				registration.
(d) When evaluating
				an agritourism designated area and determining whether registration may be
				permitted, the Department may consider a variety of factors, including but not
				limited to:
(1) Whether the agritourism
				professional or agritourism designated area complies with federal, state, and
				local regulations for health, safety, sanitation, and zoning.
(2) Whether the agritourism professional or
				agritourism designated area carries liability insurance.
(3) Whether the agritourism professional or
				agritourism designated area has complied with the requirements of the Oklahoma
				Tax Commission.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 17 - Agritourism › Section 35:40-17-4 - Additional requirements for hunting facilities

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
In addition to the other eligibility requirements of this
				  subchapter, hunting facilities shall include:
(1) Lodging; and
(2) A guide service or information on
				self-guided hunts that includes property details, owner expectations, safety
				guidelines, and eligible harvests.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 17 - Agritourism › Section 35:40-17-5 - Additional requirements for country stay facilities

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
In addition to the other eligibility requirements of this
				  subchapter, country stay facilities shall permit the agritourism participant to
				  engage in no less than five (5) of the following activities:
(1) Fishing on site with a dock or other
				improvements made to enhance the experience;
(2) Wildlife watching or photography
				opportunities;
(3) Presence of farm
				or ranch animals on site for petting, viewing, photography, or educational
				opportunities;
(4) Coordinated
				picnic or chuckwagon dinners;
(5)
				Consumption of food grown or raised at the agritourism facility;
(6) Use or display of farm
				equipment;
(7) Harvesting food
				grown at the agritourism facility;
(8) Hayrides;
(9) Wagon rides;
(10) Working with or observing work with
				natural fibers;
(11) Observing or
				experiencing recreations of pioneer methods of living, crafts, or
				practices;
(12) Participating in
				traditional farm or ranch activities;
(13) Observing a dairy;
(14) Skeet shooting;
(15) Observing or participating in cattle
				drives; or
(16) Participating in
				crop production by observation, consumption, education, or purchase.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 17 - Agritourism › Section 35:40-17-6 - Additional requirements for winery and brewery facilities

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
In addition to the other eligibility requirements of this
				  subchapter, wineries and breweries shall comply with Alcoholic Beverage Laws
				  Enforcement Commission registration requirements, liquor license requirements,
				  and have a tasting room or taproom for visitors to be registered as an
				  agritourism designated area. Breweries shall produce products for consumption
				  at the site of the agritourism designated area.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 17 - Agritourism › Section 35:40-17-7 - Additional requirements for petting farm facilities

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
In addition to the other eligibility requirements of this
				  subchapter, petting farm facilities shall:
(1) Include livestock, as defined by USDA, or
				animals traditionally used for agricultural purposes as more than fifty (50)
				percent of the animals provided for petting activities;
(2) Provide or post educational information
				about each animal at the facility; and
(3) Take the following steps to prevent
				disease transmission to visitors:
(A) Ensure
				proper care and management of animals,
(B) Provide access to hand-washing
				stations,
(C) Design transition
				areas between animal and non-animal areas,
(E) Prohibit food and drink in animal areas,
				and
(F) Provide educational
				material or signage to the public about disease prevention
				procedures.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 17 - Agritourism › Section 35:40-17-8 - Additional requirements for pumpkin picking facilities

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
In addition to the other eligibility requirements of this
				  subchapter, pumpkin picking facilities shall:
(1) Provide or post educational information
				about pumpkins at the facility; and
(2) Be located on an agritourism
				professional's privately owned or operated farm or property.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 17 - Agritourism › Section 35:40-17-9 - Additional requirements for maze facilities

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
In addition to the other eligibility requirements of this
				  subchapter, maze facilities shall:
(1)
				Be constructed with traditional agricultural materials;
(2) Provide or post educational information
				about the agricultural materials used to construct the facility; and
(3) Be located on an agritourism
				professional's privately owned or operated farm or property.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 17 - Agritourism › Section 35:40-17-10 - Additional requirements for Christmas tree facilities

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
In addition to the other eligibility requirements of this
				  subchapter, Christmas tree facilities shall:
(1) Grow Christmas trees on site for consumer
				harvest; and
(2) Be located on an
				agritourism professional's privately owned or operated farm or
				property.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 17 - Agritourism › Section 35:40-17-11 - Additional requirements for bison facilities

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
In addition to the other eligibility requirements of this
				  subchapter, bison facilities shall provide or post educational information
				  about bison at the facility.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 19 - Oklahoma Viticulture and Enology Center Development Revolving Fund › Section 35:40-19-1 - Purpose

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The purpose of the Oklahoma Viticulture and Enology Center
				  Development Revolving Fund is to:
(1)
				Develop viticulture-related and enology-related educational programs;
(2) Develop technologies, strategies, or
				practices that aid in the production of grapes and wine in Oklahoma;
				and
(3) Increase the positive
				economic impact of the Oklahoma wine industry on this state.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 19 - Oklahoma Viticulture and Enology Center Development Revolving Fund › Section 35:40-19-3 - Eligibility

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
An applicant shall be eligible for funding assistance in the
				  form of a grant from the Oklahoma Viticulture and Enology Center Development
				  Revolving Fund if the applicant meets the following eligibility
				  requirements:
(1) An applicant shall be
				an institution of higher education in Oklahoma, a state agency or governmental
				subdivision of Oklahoma, or a trade group promoting grape or wine production
				industries within Oklahoma; and
(2)
				Projects proposed by the applicant shall be limited to scientific research,
				education, product development, or marketing projects that support the purpose
				of the Oklahoma Viticulture and Enology Center Development Revolving
				Fund.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 19 - Oklahoma Viticulture and Enology Center Development Revolving Fund › Section 35:40-19-4 - Evaluation

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The Department shall evaluate applications for funding in
				  the form of a grant from the Oklahoma Viticulture and Enology Center
				  Development Revolving Fund and may consider some or all of the following
				  factors:
(1) Whether the application
				clearly meets the criteria of the Oklahoma Viticulture and Enology Center
				Development Revolving Fund purpose, goals, and objectives;
(2) Whether the proposed project is
				commercially feasible, can be duplicated by other grape and wine producers, or
				will aid in the production of grapes and wine in Oklahoma and
(3) Whether the outcome will provide a
				positive impact on the Oklahoma wine industry.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 19 - Oklahoma Viticulture and Enology Center Development Revolving Fund › Section 35:40-19-5 - Submission of applications

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(a) Applications
				shall be electronically submitted to the Department on a form designated by the
				Department.
(b) Applications shall
				identify the category of the proposed project and describe the goals and
				benefits of the proposed project, as follows:
(1) For projects related to scientific
				research, the application shall describe proposed research project and in what
				manner the project will benefit grape and wine production in
				Oklahoma;
(2) For projects related
				to education, the application shall describe the proposed educational
				coursework and in what manner the project will educate or provide technical
				assistance to individuals and businesses engaged in the grape or wine
				production industries within Oklahoma;
(3) For projects related to product
				development, the application shall describe the proposed project and in what
				manner the project improves the quality or variety of grapes or wine produced
				in Oklahoma; and
(4) For projects
				related to marketing, the application shall describe the proposed project and
				how the project will promote grapes and wines produced in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 19 - Oklahoma Viticulture and Enology Center Development Revolving Fund › Section 35:40-19-6 - Supplemental program information

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(a)
				Following approval of the application, a contract shall be executed between the
				Department and the grantee. The Department shall not disburse grant funding to
				the grantee until the contract is executed and a purchase order is
				issued.
(b) The grantee shall not
				expend funds for the project until after receiving notice the purchase order
				has been issued.
(c) The contract
				shall specify the agreed upon objectives and tasks to be performed. The release
				of funds shall be tied to the completion of contract objectives. Failure to
				complete contract objectives may result in the Department withholding further
				funding and recovery of previously disbursed funds.
(d) Before December 31 of each year, the
				grantee shall submit a final report to the Department in a form specified by
				the Department. If the applicant received a grant the previous year, the final
				report shall be submitted before funds are disbursed for the following
				year.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry › Chapter 40 - Market Development › Subchapter 19 - Oklahoma Viticulture and Enology Center Development Revolving Fund › Section 35:40-19-7 - Disbursements

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(a) The grantee shall submit receipts
				supporting expenditures.
(b) Grant
				awards to any applicant shall not exceed $50,000 per fiscal year.