Edible Garden receives USDA grant for Organic Certification costs

Edible Garden AG announced that the Company has received a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture Organic Certification Program administered by the Hackettstown Farm Service Agency. These funds are designated to reimburse organic producers and handlers with financial assistance to reduce the costs associated with organic certification, as well as processing/handling certifications. Jim Kras, Chief Executive Officer of Edible Garden, commented, “We are pleased to receive this grant from the USDA’s Organic Certification Program, overseen by the Farm Service Agency. The grant provides reimbursement for a number of the costs associated with our organic crop certification, and related costs at our Belvidere, New Jersey facility. Being at the forefront of controlled environment agriculture and committed to local, organic, and sustainable produce, organic certification is a key advantage for the Company. This award builds on our existing collaborations with the USDA. Earlier this year, our Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Edible Garden Heartland facility also received a similar grant. Moreover, we’re currently partnering with the New Jersey Institute of Technology, USDA, and EPA on research focusing on nanobubble technology’s role in ensuring the safety of fresh produce and processing methods. The Company’s Zero-Waste Inspired(R) mission aligns seamlessly with the USDA’s objectives, and we are eagerly anticipating more opportunities to collaborate and contribute to the world of sustainable agriculture through future projects.”