Resources.
(b) Purpose.--The purpose of the program is to:
(1) Provide incentives for farmers to incorporate
agroforestry methods into farming practices.
(2) Encourage businesses within this Commonwealth to
purchase or process produce derived from agroforestry.
(3) Educate the public regarding agroforestry and the
resulting products available in this Commonwealth.
Section 4. Administration.
(a) Application.--A resident farmer or resident business may
submit an application to the department, in a form and manner
prescribed by the department, for participation in the program.
(b) Application period.--When money is available for the
program during a fiscal year, the department shall begin to
accept applications from resident farmers and resident
businesses to obtain money provided for under this act. The
department shall provide notice of the application period and
process on the department's publicly accessible Internet
website.
(c) Application deadline.--The department shall establish a
deadline for the submission of applications during a fiscal year
and post the application deadline on the department's publicly
accessible Internet website.
(d) Review.--
(1) The department shall review completed applications
for participation in the program.
(2) If accepted for participation, a resident farmer or
resident business shall be required to agree, in writing, to
the terms and conditions established by the department.
(3) If participation is denied in whole or in part, the
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