Ensure your tart cherry operation is fully prepared for the 2024-2025 crop year with in-depth guidance on the USDA’s Federal marketing order. This course breaks down the established 81% free and 19% restricted percentages for handlers in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin. Learn precise compliance steps, proper recordkeeping, reporting requirements, and the implications of non-compliance. Stay ahead of regulatory demands and support market stability—critical for grower returns and business sustainability.
In this course you will learn the following:
* Understand the purpose and scope of the final rule and its legal authority.
* Identify the free and restricted percentages for the 2024-2025 crop year and their implications.
* Apply the procedures for compliance, including calculation methods and reporting requirements.
* Recognize the consequences of non-compliance, including legal and financial risks.
* Implement best practices for recordkeeping and reporting under the marketing order.
