DECEMBER 2022

FUNDS AVAILABLE

As you probably know, the NC Sweetpotato Commission re ceived a NC Specialty Crop Block grant focused on Controlling Guava Root-Knot Nematode in Sweetpotatoes. The purpose of this grant is to share the cost of GRKN testing with growers. We appreciate everyone who has sub mitted reimbursements thus far, and look forward to receiving more as we have MORE MONEY to give!

make this opportunity better for you. Originally, there was a maximum reimbursement amount of $875 per year. That maximum limit has been removed and we are now able to reimbursegrowersat100%ofyourre ceipted costs for GRKN assay testing by the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services’ Agronomic Division. In addition, you can now claim your preliminary soil test in the reimbursement, as well.

the money runs out. The deadline for all submissions has been extended to March 30, 2023. You can submit reimbursement requests for two of the following years: 2021, 2022, 2023. For example, a grower can submit reimbursement requests for testing in 2021 and 2022 for a total of two reimbursement requests. Simply visit your member portal for the reimbursement details and forms, or contact the office at 919-894-1067 or email Vanessa at grantadmin@ncsweetpotatoes.com with any questions you may have.

The NCSPC is excited to announce that we have a few updates that

All reimbursements are made on a first-come, first-served basis until

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