Turn surplus crops into tax savings and community impact
Federal law rewards farmers who donate food to charitable organizations. Gleaning qualifies โ and the savings are significant.
Under IRC Section 170(e)(3), farmers can deduct the cost of producing donated crops plus half the difference between cost and fair market value โ up to twice the production cost.
The Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act shields donors from civil and criminal liability when food is donated in good faith to nonprofits.
Many states offer additional tax credits for farm-to-food-bank donations โ some up to 15% of the fair market value of donated produce.
That's crops you couldn't sell anyway โ turned into real tax savings and meals for families in need.
See how much you could save by donating surplus crops through gleaning.
This is an estimate only. Consult a tax professional for advice specific to your situation. Calculations based on IRC ยง170(e)(3) enhanced deduction for qualified food inventory donations.
Your farm, your rules. Here's exactly how a gleaning visit works from start to finish โ no surprises.
It takes less than 5 minutes, and you can withdraw any time.
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