Governor and Executive Council Agenda item PDF - 2026-03-04 - agenda 32

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2026-03-04

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Department Of Agriculture, Markets, And Food

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Governor and Executive Council meeting - 2026-03-04

30■Jtovjlampsliire_ map n aDepartment of Agriculture, " ^Markets, and Food

Shawn N. jasper, Commissioner

January 12, 2026

Her Excellency, Governor Kelly A. Ayotte

and the Honorable Council

State House

Concord, New Hampshire 03301

REQUESTED ACTIflN

ln,res„uc.ure,„..eapproval through May 1, 2027.100% Federal Funds. Council

payment in the amount of $70,000.00 to McKenzies Farm LLC

Funding is available in account ReMienLEood^ysInfra as follows

02-18.18-180010-28710000-072-502683-Subaward Payments $70,So

explanation

The Resident Food Systems Infrastructure Program is a USDA funded grant program intended toserve middle-of-the-supply-chain needs to add value and provide more, new, and better markets

for locally or regionally produced food.

The funds are intended to support expanded capacity for the aggregation, processing

manufacturing, storing, transporting, wholesaling, and distribution of locally and regionally

produced food products.

This project will support McKenzies Farm, Milton, NH, to purchase a refrigerated delivery vehicleThis project was selected by a review panel comprised of industry relevant experts and

subsequently approved by USDA to be aligned with the eligibility criteria for the Resilient Food

Systems Infrastructure Program.

In the event that Federal Funds are no longer available. General Funds will not be requested to

support this program.

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Granite Place South, Suite 211, Concord, NH 03301

wvvvv.agriculture.nh.gov | (603) 271-3551

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964

Respectfully submitted.

Shawn N. Jasper

Commissioner

FORM NUMBER G-t (version I l/2i)21)

GRANT AGRiiEMENT

The State of New Hampshire and the Grantee hereby

Mutuaily agree as follows;

GENERAL PROVISIONS

idenLsfication and Definitions.

l.L Srate Agency Name

iDeDartrnent of Aqnculture, Ivlarkets. and Food

1.2. State Agency Address

1 Granite Place South, Concord, NH 03301

1.3. Grantee Name

1 McKenzie's Fartn LLC

1.4. Grantee Address

71 NE Pond Road, Milton, NH 03851

1.5 Grantee Phone #

1603-973-1597

1.6..Account Number

28710000

1.7. Completion Date

May 1,2027

1.8. Grant Limitation

$ 70.000.00

1.9. Grant Officer for State Agency

1 Joshua Marshal!

1.10. State Agency Telephone Number

603-271-3551

li Grantee if, a muntcipality or village district: "By sipitn» this form recertify that we have complied with any public: requirement for acceptance of this grant, including if appiicabk RSA 3!:'>.5-b."meeting i

l.ll. Grantee Signature 1

Grantee Signature I

Grantee Signature 3

1.12. Name & Title of Grantee Signor 1

Ou>n^r

Name & Title of Grantee Signor 2

Name & Title of Grantee Signor 3

1.13 Stale.Ageiicv Sienature(s) 1.14, Name & Title of State Agency Signor(s)

LI?. Approval By-Kltorney General (Form, Substance and Execution) (if G & C approval required)

Bv; Assistant Attorney General,On: / / 1/23/26

1.16. Approval by Governor and Council (if applicable)

Bv: On: / /

- SCOPE OF WORK: In exchange for grant funds provided by the State of New Hampshire, acting

through the Agency identified in block L! (hereinafter referred to as "the State"), the Grantee

identrfied in block 1..l (hereinafter referred to as "the Grantee"), shall peifonn that work identified and

more particularly described in the scope of work attached hereto as EXHIBIT B (the scope of work

being hereinafter referred to as "the Project")

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9.1.ARlvA COVERED. Kxccpt as otherwise specifically provided for hia-ein, the

Grantee shaJi perform the fVoject in, and with respect to, the State of New

Hampshire.

EFFECmT- DA're: COMPT J.TION OF PROJECT.

This.Agrcemait, and all obligations of the parties hereunder, shall become

effective tat die date on die date of approval of ttiis.Agreeraiat by the Governor

and Council of the State of New H^pshire if required (block 1,16), or upon

signature by the State.Agency as shown in block 1.14 ("the Effective Date").

Except as otherwise specifically provided htsein, the Project, including all reports

required by this.Agreement, shall bo completed in ITS entirety prior to the date in

block 1.7 (hereinafter refetred to as "the Completion Date").

GR.ANf AMOITNT: l.lMfi.A-nON »N.AMOthNT: VOUCHERS: PAYMENT.

The, (iranl Animmt is identified and mere iwrticularlv dcsCTtbofl in EXTlIBfT C,

atl.sched hereto.

The manner of and schedule of payment Aall be as set forth in EXlflBIT C.

In accordance with the provisions set forth in EXinBTT C, and in consideration

of the satisfactory performance of the Project. a.s determined by the State, and as

limited by subparagraph 5.5 of these genaal provisions, the State shall pay die

Grantee the Gran!.^ount. The State shall withheld from the amount otherwise

pavable to tSie Grantee under this subparagraph 5.3 those sums tequired, or

permitted, to be withheld pursuant to N.H. RS.A 80:7 through 7-c.

■file payment by the State of the Grant amount.shall be the only, and ttie complete

payment to ttie Grantee for all expenses, of whatever nature, incurred by ttie

Cirantee in liie performance hereof, and diall be the only, and the complete,

armpensation to the Grantee fcr the Project. The State sltall have no liabilities to

the Grantee other than the Grant.Amount.

Notwithstanding anything in fltis.Agreement to &e contrary, and notwithstanding

unexpected circumstances, in no evait shall the lota! of all payments authorijted,

or actually made, hereunder etreeed the Grant limilatioo set fortli in block 1.8 of

these gaieral provisions.

("DVlPl.iANCE BY GR.ANTF.F. \VTrH lAWS.AND RKfiGlATIONS. In

connixtion with the performance of tiie Pix^xf the Grantee shall comply with all

statutes, laws regulations, and orders of federal, state, county, or municipal

authorities which'sliall impose anyddigations or duty upon the Grantee, including

tlie acr]Uisition of anv and ail necessan' permits and RSA 31-95-b.

RECORDS and ACCOl'NTS.

Between the Etfbctive Date and tiic date seven (7) years after the Compldion

Date, unless otherwise required by the grant terras or the Agency, the Grantee

shall keep detailed accixmts of all expaises incurred in connection with the

Proiect, including, but not limited to, cosB of admini.stration, transportation,

insurance, telephone calls, and clerical materials and services. Such accounts

shall be supported by rxeipts, invoices, bills and other similar documents.

Between the Effective Date and the date.seven (7) yuars after tlie Completirai

Date, unless olhorvvise required by the grant terms or the Agency pur.suant to

subparagrafk 7.1. at any time during the Ciraniee's normal business hours, and as

often as the State shall demand, the Grantee shall make available to the Stale all

records pertaining to matters coveted by this.Agreonent. The Grantee shall

permit tiic State to audit, examine, and reproduce such records, and to make audits

of all contracts, invoices, materials, pavTOlls. records of pcisooneL data (as that

term is hereinaftx defined), and oilier information relating to all matters covered

by this.Agreement. As used tn ftiis paragraph, "Grantee" includes all persons,

natural or fictional, affiliated witli. controlled by, tr under common ownership

with, the entity identified as the Grantee in block 1,3 of these provisicais

PER.SONNEL.

Hie Grantee shall, at its own expense, provide all perscmnel necessary to perfonn

the Project. Tlie Grantee warrants thai all personnel en^ed in the Project shall

be qualified to perform.such Projxt. and.shall be properly licensed and authorized

to perform such Prqacl under all applicable laws.

Tlie (jrantee sliall not hire, and it shall not pemiit any subcontractor, subgrantee.

or other person, firm or corporation with whom it is engaged in a combined eff'OT

to portbrm the Project, to hire any person who has a contractual relationship vvith

the State, or who is a State officer or employee, elected or appointed.

The Grant Officer shall be the representative of ttie State hereunder. In the event

of any dispute hereimder, the interpretation of this.Agreement by ttie Grant

Officer, and his<hcr dxision on anv dispute, shall be final.

DATA: RETEHnoN OF 13AT.A:.ACCESS..As used in ttiis.Agreement, the word "data" shall mean all infomiation and things

developed or obtained during iJie perforniance of or acquired or developed by

reason oil this.Agreement, including, but not litniled ta all studies, reports, files,

fomiulac, surveys, maps, charts, sound rxordings, video rxordings, pictorial

reproductions, drawings, analyses, graphic representations.

computer programs, computer prinlnntx notes, letters, memoranda, jeiiicr. and

documents, all whether fi ni.shed cr untinished.

9.2. Between tlie Effective Date and the Completion Date the Grantee shall grant to

the Stale, or any person designated by it, uiuestricted access to all data tor

examination, duplication, publication, translation, sale, disposal, or for any other

purpose whatsoever.

9.3. No data sliall lie.subjxl to aipyright in the United States or any other country by

anyone ottier than die State.

9.4. Oi and after the Effective Date all data, and any property which ha.s been received

from the State or purchased with funds provided for ttial purpose under this.Agreement, shall be ttie property of the State, and shall be returned to tiic.State

upon demand or upon termination of this Agreement lir any reason, whichever.shall fi rs! xciir,

9.5. llie State, and anyone it shall designate, shall have unrestricted autluxity to

publish, disclose, distribute and otherwise use. in whole or in part all data.

10. rONnrnOK.Al. NATGRE GR AOREF.KfF.NT. Notwithstanding anything in

ttlis.'Agreement to the cwirary. all rbligations of the Stale hereunder, including,

without limitation, the continuance of payments hereunder. arc contingent upon

the availability or continued appropriation of funds, and in no event sliali the State

be liable for any payraaits ha-eunder in excess of such available or appropriated

funds. In the event of a reduction or termination of those funds, the Slate shall

have the nght to withhold payment until such funds become avai lable. i f ever, and

sliall have"'!hc riglit to terminate ttiis.Agreement immediately upon giving the

Grantee notice of such terraination.

11. EVENT OF DEFAt 1.T: REMEDIES.

11.1. -Any one or more of the following acts or omissions of the Grantee shall constitute

an event of default berwuider (liereinafier referred to a.s "Events of Default"):

11.1.1 Failure to podbrm the Prt^xt salisiactorily or on schedule; or

11.1.2 Failure to submit any report required hercundo-. or

11.13 Failure to maintain, or peamit access to. the records required hereunder. or

11.1.4 Failure to perform any of the other covenants and conditions of this.Agreement.)l,2. Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, the Slate may take anyone, or more.

<ir all, of the following actions:

11.2.1 Give the Grantee a written notice specifying the Event ol Deiauit and requiring i!

to be remedied within, in the absence of a greater (x lesser specification olTime.

thirty (30) days from ttie date of ttie notice; and if the Event of Default is not

timely remedied, terminate this.Agreement cffccfive two (21 days after giving the

Grantee notice of termination; and

11.2.2 Give the Grantee a written notice specifying the Event of Mauli and su-speadiiig

all payraent.s to be made under tfii.s.Agreement and ordering that the portion of tlie

Grant.Amount which would otherwise accrue to file Grantee during ttie period

from the date of such notice until such time as the State detomiines that the

Grantee has cured the Event of Default shall never be paid to the Cirantee; and

11.2.3 Sot off against any other obligation ttie State may owe to the Grantee any damages

the Slate suffers by reason of any Event of Ikefaulr, and

11.2.4 Treat the agreanent as breaclied and pursue any of its remedies at law or m equity,

or both,

12. TERMlN.ATtON.

12.1. In foe event of any early tarmination of this.Agreement for any reason other than

the completion of ttie to ject, the Grantee shall debver to the Grant Officer, not

later than fifteen (15) days after the date of termination, a report (hereinafter

referred to as the "Termination Report") describing in detail all Project Work

performed, and the Grant.Amount earned, to and including Uie dale of terraination.

In the event of fennination under paragraph.? Id or 12.4 o! these general

12.2. provisions, the approval of such a "fennmatuxi Kcporl by the Stare shall entitle

the Grantee to receive that pcalion of the Grant amount earned to and including

the date of termination.

In the event of Termination under paragraphs 10 or 12.4 of these general

12.3, provisions, the approval of such a Termination Report by the State shall in no

event relieve the Grantee from any and all liability for damages.sustained x

incurred by tiie State as a result of the Grantee's breach of its obligations

hereunda'.

Notwithstanding anything in tliis.Agreonent to the contrary, either ttie State or,

12.4, except where notice default has been given to llie Grantee hereumter, the Cirantee,

mav terminate this.Agreement without cause upon thirty CSO) days wntlsti notice.

GOMFEICT OF INm^iST. No officer, member of employee of liic Grantee,

13. and no representative, officer or employee of the State of New Hampshire or ol

the governing bcxiy of the UKalily or localities in which tiie Ifrqixt is to be

performed, w4io exercises any fiinctions or respon.sibilities in the review or

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approval of li>e undertaking or earning ou! of sscfi Project, shaii panicipata in 17.2.

any decisicm reladrig to (fais.-kgreemtatt which affects his or her per,sc«iai interest

or the interest of any corporation, partnership, or asstrciation in vvliich he or she

is directly or indirectly inlerestad. nor.shall he or she have any psTsonal <r

pecuniaTt' interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement or tlte proceeds tliereor.

CRANTEE-S RELAllON TO IHE ST.ATi:. In the perlbroumcc of this.Agreemcjit tiie Grantee, its empkivecs, and any suticontractor or subgrantee of 18.

the Chantec are in all re.spect.s independent contractors, and are neither agcnl.s

nor emplovecs of llie Stale. Neither tiie Grantee nor any of its ofliceni,

employee.s. agents, members, subcaitractors or subgrantees, shall have authority

to bind the State mv are they entitled to any of the benefits, wotkmai's

compensation or cmolumonts provided by Sic State to its employees..assignment -AXD Sl.iBCON"fR.AC'fS. The Grantee Aall not asagn. or 19.

otherwise transfer any interest in this Agreement witiiout die prior written

con.seiit of the Slate,.None of ttie Pri^ecl Wcrrk shall be subcontracted or

v'HjtJt'J amvU t's JJjs-- ot/ivi Uioii tsc! tti JiiMiiUit IJ wtiriuut Uic

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written con.seni ofihe Stab

lNDF,MNfFIC.4'riON. The Grantee Aali defend, indariDify and hold harmless

the State, its officers and employees, from and against any and all losses suffered

by the State, its otlicers and employees, and any and all claims, liabilities or

penalties assorted against the State, its officers and employees, by or on bebalf 21

of any person, on account of based cm. resulting tiom. arising out of (csr which

may be claimed to arise out ot) die acts or omissions of the (jrantce or

sutxiontracior. or subgrantee or otiier agent of ttic Grantee. Notwithstanding the

foregoing, notiiing herein contained shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of the

s<.rv'ereigit immunity of the State, whidi immunity is hereby reserved totlie State.

Tliis coMauuU shall survive tire tctniinatica] oftliis amecment. 22

INSURANCE.

'Ihe Gnuilee shall, at its own expense, obtain and maintain in force, or shall

require any subcontractor, subgrantee or assignee performing Project work to

obtain and maintain in force, both for tlie benefit of the State, the following

insurance:

Statutory wtitkcrs" compensation and anployees liability insurance for all

employees engaged m the pisibrmance of the IhojecL and

General liability insurance against all claims of ixrdily injuries, death or properly

damage, in amounts not less titan Sl.tMlO.OOO per occurrence and $2,000,000

aggregate for bodily injury or death any one incidaiL and $500,000 for property

damaue in anv one incident; and

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TOepolicie.s described in subparagraph 17.1 ofthis paragraph shall be liie standard

form cmployad in the State of New Hampshire, issued by underwriters acceptable

to the State, and authorized to do business in the State ofNew Hampshire. Grantee

shall fumisii to die Stale, certificates of insurance for ail rencwal(s) of in.surancc

required undo- this Aareemenl no later tlian ten (10) days prior to the expiration

date of each insurance policy.

W.AIVHRQl- BREACH. No failure by the State toenfcrce any prov i.sions hereof

after any Event of Detaull shall be deemed a waiver of its rights with regard to

that Event, or any subsequent Evant No express waiver of any Event of Default

sliall he decmai a waiver of any provisions hereof. No such faihue of waiver

shall be deemed a waiver of the right of the Slate to enforce each and all of die

provisions hereof upon any fiirther or other default on tlie part of tiie Cirantee,

NOTICE. Any notice by a party hereto to the other party shall be deemed to have

boen duly delivered or given at the time of mailing by certified mail, postage

prepaid, in a United Stales Post Office addressed to the parties at tlie addresses

AMEiNDMENT. This.Agreement may be amended, waived or di.scharesd only

by an instrument in writing signed by the parties hereto and only afler apfroval of

such amendment, waiver or discharge by the Governor and Council of the State

of New Hampshire, tf required or bv the signing State.Agaicy.

CONS-l-RUCmON OF AGREEMFNT.AND TERMS, 'niis Agreement shall be

oOTStmcd in accordance with the law of the Stats of New Hampshire, and is

binding upon and inures to the benefit of Ihe parties and their respective successors

and assignees. The captions and conlcnts of the "subject" blank arc used only as

a matfor of convenience, and arc not to be con.slderad a part of this.Agreement or

to be used in determining the intend of the parties hereto.

THIRD P.VRTIES. Tlie parties hereto do not intend to benefit any third parties

and this.Agreement shall not beconsinicd locoafer any such beneiti.

F.NTrRE AGREEME.NT. This.Agreement, which may by executed in a nunibo'

of counterparts, each of which.dial! be deoned an original, constilutes die entire

agreement and understanding between the parties, and supersedes all prior

agreements and understandings relating hereto.

SPF.C1AT. PRGVTSION.S. The additional or modifying provisions set fortii in

Exhibit A hiarelo are incofporated as part ofthis agreement.

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Exhibit A. Special Provisions

A.l if the date for commencement for Exhibit A precedes the Effective Date all services performed

by the Grantee between the commencement date and the Effective Date shall be performed at the sole

risk of the Grantee and in the event that this Agreement does not become effective, the State shall be

under no obligation to pay the Grantee for any costs incurred or services performed.

Exhibit B. Scope of Work

B.l The grantee shall utilize awarded Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI) funds

(USDA-AMS Award #23RFSINH0012) for project titled "Acquisition of Refrigeration Transportation

Vehicle for Distribution at McKenzie's Farm" to purchase a delivery vehicle as detailed in the grantee's

Grant Proposal as approved by USDA, which is hereby incorporated by reference.

B.2 Outcomes shall be measured in accordance with the Expected Performance Measures section of

the grantee's Grant Proposal, increasing capacity in the middle of the supply chain and economic

viability of local/regional producers and processors.

B.3 Compliance. All project work shall be managed by the grantee who shall be responsible for all

project development and oversight. This includes adhering to applicable federal grant uniform

administrative requirements as specified in the Code of Federal Regulations and other federal

requirements as follows:

a. Grant funds awarded to state, local, and Tribal governments; public and private colleges

and universities; and non-profit organizations are subject to the Uniform Administrative

Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards contained in

2 CFR part 200 and 2 CFR part 400.

b. Grant funds awarded to federal government entities are subject to the Uniform

Administrative Requirements and Cost Principles for Federal Awards contained in 2 CFR

part 200 and 2 CFR part 400.

c. Grant funds awarded to For-Profit Organizations are subject to the Uniform

Administrative Requirements contained in 2 CFR part 200 and 2 CFR part 400, and the

Cost Principles contained in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 31.2,

Contracts with Commercial Organizations, codified at 48 CFR 31.2.

d. Recipients are responsible for the consistent application of the Federal regulations to

the RFSI grant funds including the USDA AMS General Terms and Conditions and the

RFSI Program SpecificTerms and Conditions.

e. The CFR is accessible on the National Archives and Records Administration website and

in the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations at www.ecfr.gov.

B.4 Prior Approval Requirements: To make any changes to proposed equipment purchases, the

grantee must submit a written request detailing the desired changes and obtain written approval from

the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food (DAMP). Certain changes may also

require approvals from the US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service and or

Governor and Executive Council.

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B.5 Reporting/Monitoring: The grantee will submit documentation to DAMP confirming the

purchase of eligible equipment as detailed in the grantee's Grant Proposal as approved by USDA. The

grantee is required to submit an Annual Performance Report (template provided by USDA-AMS) during

each year of the project. Grantee is also subject to monitoring site visits from DAMP and/or University of

New Hampshire Cooperative Extension staff.

D.6 Rocordls: Recorc/ rcrtention ^nd dccc^&ibilrty is govorned by 2 CFR 200.333 and 200.337'.

grantee must retain financial records, project records, and supporting documents for a period of three

years from the date the Grant Agreement is closed

Exhibit C. Payment

C.l The State shall disburse a maximum of $70,000.00 for the purposes of the project described in

Exhibit B as an advance disbursement.

C.2 Payment Process; In order to receive payment, Grantee must first be registered with the New

Hampshire Department of Administrative Services (DAS) for a State of New Hampshire vendor number.

If Grantee already has a vendor number and supplied it to DAMP, initial payment will be made once we

receive Governor and Council approval. If Grantee does not already have a vendor number, registration

is available at:

https:/7apps.da5.nh.gox'/vendorregistration/(S(rnkbxvliioscaesvqlln3np2))/welcome.asDx.

C.3 Method of Disbursement: Payment by the State shall be completed by check or Electronic

Funds Transfer ("EFT") in accordance with the vendor registration.

State of Mew Hampshire

Department of State

CERTIFICATE

f David M. Scanlan, Secretary of State of" (he- v. u

V u L- ' " ' Hampshire, do hereby certify thai MCKEN71FS FAItM i ! r ■

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Bu.siness ID; 6635 J 4

Ceniflcaie Number: 0007316602

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IN TKSTfMONY WHiiRfOf:.

I hereto set my hand and cause to be alTixed

the Seal of the State of New Hampshire,

this 22nd day of October A,D. 2025,

David M. Scanlan

Secretary of State

(Limitedpartnership, Limited HabiUty ptxt/e.s.'sitmal

Certificate of Authority # 3 partnership or UX,)

Limited Partnership or LLC Certification of Aiithoritv

hereby certify that I am the sole Partner, Member or

(Tsamc)

Manager and the sole officer of fiiry*^liCa limited liability partnership(Name of Partnership or LLC)

under RSA 304-B, a limited liability professional partnership under RSA 304-D, or a limited

liability company under RSA 304-C

I certify that 1 am authorized to bind the partnership or LLC, I further certify that it is

understood that the State of New Hampshire will rely on this certificate as evidence that the

person listed above currently occupies the position indicated and that they have full authority

to bind the partnership or LLC and that this authorization shall remain valid for thirty (30)

days from the date of this Corporate Resolution.

DATED: ATTEST: O^ncr-

(Name & Title)

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IVICKEFAR-04 BBREEN

CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE (MM/DD/YYYY)

1/30/2026

THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS

CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES

BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED

REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.

IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder Is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the pollcy(les) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed.

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this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).

PRODUCER

World Insurance Associates, LLC

CONTACT Lisa Bisson

(a)c,''no, Ext): (603) 772-4781 | []£*, No):

Exeter, NH 03833 E-MAIL

ADDRESS:

INSURER(S) affording COVERAGE NAIC#

INSURER A MMG Insurance Company 15997

INSURED

McKenzle's Farm, LLC

71 NEPond Road

Milton, NH 03851-4413

INSURER B Technoloqy Insurance Company 42376

INSURER C

INSURER D

INSURER E

INSURER F

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD

INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS

CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS,

EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.

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AUTOS BODILY INJURY (Per accident) $

X X NON-OWNED

AUTOS ONLY

PROPERTY DAMAGE

(Per accident) $

i S

A ! X UMBRELLA UAB

EXCESS LIAB

X 1 OCCUR

1 CLAIMS-MADE UC10611369 10/31/2025 10/31/2026

EACH OCCURRENCE i$ 1,000,000

AGGREGATE { 1,000,000

DED X RETENTIONS 1,000 s

B 1 WORKERS COMPENSATIONIaND EMPLOYERS'LIABILITY ^/n

j ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE

OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? Y

j (Mandatot7 in NH) ' '

! If yes. describe under• DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below

N/A

TES4641691 7/18/2025 7/18/2026

Y PER CTH-

STATIITF ER

E.L. EACH ACCIDENT,$ 100,000

E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE J 100,000

E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT 1 $ 500,000

DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required)

Farm:

Workers Compensation: 3A State: NH / Excluded - Brett McKenzie & Stewart McKenzie.

Workers Compensation Is not included under the Umbrella.

CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION

state of New Hampshire Dept. of Agriculture,

Markets 8> Food

1 Granite Place

Concord, NH 03301

SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE

THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN

ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.

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The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD

USDA Agricultural Marketing Service

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

the RfSI Grant PmpamI •shnuM include a pivject mrmtm that describes the overall scope of the project and how It aligns

with rtf progmm goals and pnmties. Applicants mmt attach dm/mentatim to suhmntiate the mm of each piece ofeguipimnl,

which can include contracts, cotialag pricing, or binding quotes provided by license eommerdal entities.

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Applicant Organix!iti«n

Name:

UEI:

Phone Number:

Entail Address;

PhysualjyWmii

Si reel:

City:

State;

Zip:

McKenzle's Farm LLC

603.973.1597

MCKENZIESFARM »CMAILCOM

71 NE POND RD

MILTON

NH

03851

Mailing Address (If different from above)

Street:

City:

State:

Zip:

maMfiitaaailiai ri» •%

List the person who will be the main contact for my correspondence and is mpmsibkfor signing any documentation should the grant he

awarded.

Name:

Title:

Phone Number;

Email Address:

Brett McKen^iie

Owner

603.973.1597

M ckenziesfarm#gmail.com

DISTRESSED COMMUNITIES INDEX

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STRAFFORD 18.4

- CARROLL 19.6

- ROCKINGHAM 3.1

- • MERRIMACK 15.5

- BELKNAP 14.4

TYPE OF APPLICANT

Select applicant type:

(3 Agricultural producers or processors, or groups of agricultural producers and processors.

For-profit entities operating niiddle-of-the-supply-chain activities such as proce.ssing, aggregation, or distribution of targeted

agricultui al products, who.se activities are primarily focused for the benefit of local and regional producer.s, and that meet the eligibility

requirements of the SBA small bu.siness size standards are eligible. For more information on these size standard.s, please visit SBA's

MieJtpjidjMs webp_age. For a quick check on whether your business qualifies, please use the Size Standard.s Tool

Q Nonprofit organizaUons operating middle-of-the-supply-chain activitie.s such as processing, aggregation, distribution of targeted

agricultural products

□ Local government entities operating middle-of-the-supply-chain activities such as processing, aggregation, distribution of targeted

agricultural products

O Tribal governments operating nuddle-of-the-supply-chain activities such as processing, a^egation, distribution of targetedagricultural products.

Institutions such as schools, universities, or hospitals bringing producers together to establish cooperative or shared infrastructure or'nvest m equipment that will benefit multiple producers middle-of-tlie-siipply-chain activities such as processing, aggregation

distribution oftargeted agricultural product. o.

PROJECT TITLE

Provide a descriptive project title in IS words or less in the space below.

ACQUISmON OF REFRIGERATION TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE FOR DISTRIBUTION AT MCKENZIE'S

FARM

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2. The project's purpose, deliverables, and expected outcomes and

3. A desa-iption of the general tasks/activities to be completed during the project period to fulfill this goal

McKenzie's Farm LLC will purchase a refrigerated truck for the purpose of transporting produce in a

temperature controlled environment. This vehicle would allow McKenzie's Farm to purchase and add

more locally grown produce into the supply chain as well as deliver their own locally grown produce

more effectively resulting in new market outlets, the farm will distribute

PROIECT PURPOSE

OPERATIONS IDENTIFIER

Provide where within the Middle of the Supply Chain the requested equipment be used.

1 I Proces.sing

□ Aggregation

^ Di-stribution

n Value Added Production

Other

TYPE OF AGRICULTUREAL FOOD PRODUCTS PROCESSED WITH THE EQUIPMENT?

Remove Product Row Add Product Row

# Product Type

1 TOMATOES

2 RASPBERRIES

3 STRAWBERRIES

4 APPLES

5 PEACHES

6 NECTARINES

7 CUCUMBERS

8 LE1TUCE

9 CORN

10 SUMMER SQUASH

11 ZUCCHINI

12

Product Type

BEANS

SCOPE OF WORK

PLEASE DESCRIBE THE CURRENT BUSINESS OPERATIONS INCLUDING SERVICES BEING OFFERED IN THE

GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS AREA.

McKenzie's Farm LLC grows and distributes fruits and vegetables to 10 farms, and 17 local markets in 5

New Hampshire counties. McKenzie's farm also purchases produce and meat from farms to be sold at

our farm and distributed to other farms and markets. Ail produce is washed according to need, graded,

and packed. Items needed refrigeration are placed in a cooler. This produce includes tomatoes,

raspberries, strawberries, peaches, nectarines, cucumbers, lettuce, corn, summer squash, zucchini, and

beans.

PLEASE DESCRIBE THE SPECIFIC NEED THAT THE REQUESTED EQUIPMENT WILL ADDRESS.

The refrigerated vehicle will allow McKenzie's Farm to maintain a higher quality of produce during the

duration of transportation. No longer will produce be in the back of trucks and vans in the summer

heat. This vehicle will increase the shelf life of our products, other local farms products and encourage

farms and markets to increase their orders and confidence in the quality of local produce. Our delivery

range will also be increased as produce will be kept at an optimal temperature during the delivery. We

will have less waste and sustain an increase in production, with an increase in volume. The

refrigerated vehicle will allow us to efficiently deliver more products which is a necessity when

distributing to numerous markets.

PLEASE DESCRIBE THE IMPACT THIS EQUIPMENT WILL HAVE ON LOCAL AND REGIONAL PRODUCERS, MARKET

OUTLETS, AND MORE.

The refrigerated truck will allow McKenzie's Farm to purchase directly from local and regional

producers, relying less on produce purchased firom the Boston market and relying on our ability to

keep heat sensitive local produce cool and in optimal condition for resale. Local markets and outlets

will also benefit from our ability to not only deliver produce grown on our farm at the correct

temperature, but we will be able to aggregate produce grown by other local producers and effectively

distribute to local farms, markets, grocery stores and restaurants with little to no loss in the process.

ESTIMATE THE NUMBER OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL PRODUCERS IMPACTED.

7

DOES THIS PROJECT DlRECTlY BENEFIT:

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^ Underserved farmers and ranchers?

^ New and beginning farmers and ranchers?

^ Veteran Producers?

^ Processors or other mlddle-of-the-supp!y businesses owned by socially disadvantaged individuals?

EXPECTED PERFORMANCE MEASURES

The outcomes and performance measures below provide a framework that allows grant recipients to track and evaluate project activities.

Please provide expected numbers based on the projects scope of work. Select N/A ifnot applicable to the specific project

OUTCOME 2: CAPACITY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN FOR LOCAL/REGIONAL FOOD PRODUCTS

Indicator Description Expected Numbers N/A

2.3 Number of processing equipment units purchased and Installed:

la

2.5 Number of aggregation, storage, distribution equipment units

purchased and installed: 1 □

OUTCOME 3: INCREASE ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF LOCAL/REGIONAL PRODUCERS AND PROCESSORS

Indicator Description Expected Numbers N/A

3.2 Number of local/regional agricultural producers who benefited

from the new or improved processing/aggregation/storage or

distribution capacity:

7 □

3.3 Number of new local/regional products processed, aggregated,

stored or distributed:

3.4 Number of new value-added products developed: El

3.5 Number of new market-outlets established: 15 □

BUDGET NARRATIVE

Please he sure to list and justify all expenses to be covered. If applicable, ensure that you have included Critical Resources and Infrastructure

letter(s) to.support the application information.

EQUIPMENT

Describe any special purpose equipment to be purchased under the grant "Special purpose equipment" such as such as, canners, hulling

processors, reverse osmosis systems, egg packing machines, flotation tanks, roasters, or other processing equipment, packing and labeling

equipment, or delivery vehicles.

+ # Equipment Item Purchase Price Acquisition

Date

Funds

Requested

- 1

2023 DODGE 3500 TRADESMAN GAS 11'

REEFER BOX TRUCK

$85,550.00 5/1/2025 $70,000.00

Equipment Subtotal $70,000.00

EQUIPMENT JUSTIFICATION

For each Equipment item listed in the above table describe how this equipment wili be used to achieve the objectives and outcomes ofthe

project Add more equipment by copying and pasting the existing listing or delete equipment that isn 't necessary.

FOR EXAMPLE:

Equipment 1: Description and justification

Equipment 2: Description and justification

Equipment 1: 2023 DODGE 3500 TRADESMAN GAS 11' REEFER BOX TRUCK

As an established grower of fruit crops For over 36 years. McKenzie's farm prides itself as an integral part of the.surrounding

communities' access to iocaliy grown produce; supplying over 30 local farms, prociuce markets and re.staurants with sustainably

grown fruits and vegetables.

McKenzie's farm is currently limited in making deliveries, adding value and strengthening the middle of the supply ciiain in New

Hampshire due to the lack of refrigerated transportation. We are not able to increase delivery locations due to our inability to keep

produce cool for extended durations. A refrigerated truck would allow us to eHieiently transport these products at optimal

temperature, therefore decreasing waste, maimaining our high standard of quality, and expand the reach of our deliveries In both

time and location. I'his would allow us to serve smaller markets, including new farmers who may not yet have the ability to grow

specific perennial crops, additional local reiailer.s and restaurants; further influencing the food supply chain in New Hampshire, In

addition to our own produce, we would be able to distribute for other farms as weft, strengtliening our already e.stahli.shetl wholesale

market.s.

It is our passion for growing good food and our deep gratitude for the communities tliat support McKenzie's Farm that inspire us;o

envision a better path forward for our farm and those who depend on u,s. We are stronger together. Thank you for your

consideration.

•Applicants must submit documentation to substantiate the costs of each piece of equipment, which can include

contracts, catalog pricing, or binding quotes provided by license commercial entities.