Farmers filing claims against Pipeline Foods face Jan. 4 deadline

Pipeline Foods, organic and non-GMO grain supplier, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in July 2021. Farmers who haven’t yet been paid for their grain, or who had grain stored at a Pipeline Foods facility, can submit a bond claim with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture for reimbursement.

A $500,000 bond was held by Pipeline to help mitigate any seller and depositor losses. To submit a claim:

1. Complete a Grain Bond Proof of Claim Form. This can be found at mda.state.mn.us/grain.

2. Include supporting evidence. This is including but not limited to scale tickets, purchase agreements, purchase receipts, non-sufficient funds checks, contracts, warehouse receipts and assembly sheets.

3. Send in the form and supporting evidence by email to grain@state.mn.us or mail to:

Minnesota Department of Agriculture Fruit, Vegetable & Grain Unit 625 North Robert St. St Paul, MN 55155

Questions on the bond claim process can be sent to Christine Mader at 651-201-6620 or christine.mader@state.mn.us, or Nick Milanowski at 651-201-6076 (nicholas.milanowski@state.mn.us).

Source: Agweek

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Organic & Non-GMO Insights December 2021