Agricultural Food Safety Improvement Program (AFSIP)
Forecasted
Agricultural Food Safety Improvement Program (AFSIP) supports Massachusetts produce and aquaculture operations with equipment and infrastructure to reduce food-safety risks and improve compliance.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
Due Dates: Due Dates (Anticipated): Not yet announced
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000; 80% reimbursement with a 20% applicant contribution
Summary: Supports equipment and infrastructure that help Massachusetts produce and aquaculture operations reduce food-safety risks, improve compliance, and access markets.
Key Information: Food Safety projects are excluded from the FY2027 CSAP Round II Environmental Resiliency solicitation.
Description
The Agricultural Food Safety Improvement Program (AFSIP), administered by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR), provides reimbursement funding for equipment and infrastructure at Massachusetts produce and aquaculture operations. It supports improvements to washing, packing, handling, sanitation, and storage that address clearly identified food-safety needs.
Projects may correct deficiencies identified through audits, inspections, assessments, or regulatory concerns. They may also help operations meet food-safety standards or buyer requirements and gain access to wholesale, institutional, or regulated markets. Applications are submitted through the combined Climate Smart Agriculture Program (CSAP), selecting Food Safety as the project area and the applicable food-safety category.
