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OCEDaedga 12-25 <br /> <br /> <br />Information to be included in Step 2: <br /> <br />Notify the grantee that they must come into immediate compliance <br />Notify the grantee that failure to comply within 10 business days will result in further action <br />Notify the grantee that further action may involve reporting to law enforcement where fraudulent activity is <br />suspected or collection litigation for all other situations <br /> <br /> <br />Step 3: <br /> <br />Notify law enforcement where fraudulent activity is suspected. <br /> <br />For all other situations notify the County Attorney’s office possible collection litigation. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Exhibit B <br /> <br />Additional Terms <br /> <br />The Grant Recipient agrees to cooperate in the promotion of their project to the benefit of other farm-related <br />businesses in Orange County by allowing tours of, or presentations about, the project by associated entities <br />such as Agricultural Extension, Orange County Economic Development, local educational institutions, or <br />other non-profit groups who promote development of the local agriculture economy. This will be limited to <br />two per year up to five years from the date of award or as otherwise agreed to by the Recipient and Orange <br />County Economic Development Office. <br />Exhibit C <br /> <br />Additional Information <br /> <br /> <br />Use of Funds: $9,000 towards the purchase of equipment and materials as well as consulting costs. <br /> <br />Purpose: This project proposes the development of a farm-scale microalgae cultivation and processing <br />system to produce a concentrated biological soil amendment. The intent of the project is to establish a <br />scalable, economically viable production model for chlorella-based bio stimulants designed to improve <br />forage quality, soil microbial activity, and nutrient use efficiency in pasture, hay, and produce systems. The <br />scope of work includes installation of controlled cultivation infrastructure utilizing aerated tank systems, <br />specialized lighting, and continuous production in IBC totes. Harvesting will be accomplished through <br />mechanical filtration, including drum filtration and biofiltration clarification, to concentrate algal biomass <br />into a stable liquid formulation suitable for agricultural application. The finished product will be packaged <br />in gallon containers for agricultural use and smaller consumer sizes for produce and lawn markets. The <br />primary goal of the project is to increase forage productivity and livestock performance by enhancing crude <br />protein availability, digestible dry matter, and plant nutrient assimilation through biological stimulation <br />rather than synthetic fertilizer dependence. Target application rates are low-volume, allowing large acreage <br />coverage from relatively small production volumes. A secondary goal is to reduce environmental impacts <br />associated with conventional fertility programs. By improving nutrient cycling and soil biological function, <br />the project aims to reduce nitrogen losses through leaching and volatilization, contributing to improved <br />water quality and soil health outcomes. The project also seeks to establish regional manufacturing capacity <br />for biological agricultural inputs, supporting rural economic development and value-added farm production. <br />Docusign Envelope ID: 850F8F64-66E9-8684-8326-C38F1BBD29A7