Organic farmers may get reimbursed for credentials

By Washington Examiner
Published June 25, 2014 9:46am ET
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Organic farmers in Illinois will be reimbursed for part of the cost of their federal certification.

The Illinois Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday it will receive $271,800 from the federal government to reimburse organic growers and handlers who receive or renew certification this year.

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