Check out Iowa State's AG Decision Maker: You will find a pdf/ Extension bulletin for sighting your value-added manufacturing facility. Also included is a decision tool spreadsheet to track both start-up costs and budggeted expenditures.
Michigan Department of Agriculture - Organic Licensing, Certification and Registration Page Check here for MDA updates one:
- Organic Farm Registry
- Registration of Organic Handlers & Producers
- Registration of Organic Certifying Agents
- Organic Cost Share Program
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