Debt Disclosure [Text Block] | 15. NOTES PAYABLE December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 On June 6, 2022, the Company entered into a term loan agreement with MapleMark (the “MapleMark Term Loan 1”) for the original amount of $5,324,733. This amount was paid by MapleMark directly to Fifth Third Bank in satisfaction of the outstanding principal and interest due under existing loans with Fifth Third Bank. Amounts outstanding under the Term Loans accrued interest at the rate equal to the lesser of (a) the Maximum Lawful Rate, or (b) the greater of (i) WSJP (the “Prime Rate” as published by The Wall Street Journal) plus 1.25% per annum or (ii) 4.50% per annum. At December 31, 2022, the interest rate was 8.75%. The MapleMark loan was originally due to mature on May 27, 2023. and in the event United States Department of Agriculture issues a guarantee of repayment of the MapleMark loan in favor of the Company pursuant to its Business and Industry Loan Guarantee Program (the “USDA Guarantee”), at the Company’s option, the amount of the MapleMark loan can be expanded to $7,420,000. Upon approval of the USDA Loan Guarantee on June 9, 2023, the Company refinanced its term loans with MapleMark Bank. On June 14, 2023, the Company paid the principal and interest due on the MapleMark Term Loan 1 in the amount of $5,324,733 and $61,715, respectively, with proceeds of the MapleMark Term Loan 3 (see below). The Maple Mark Term Loan 1 contains negative covenants that, subject to certain exceptions, limits the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness, make restricted payments, pledge their assets as security, make investments, loans, advances, guarantees and acquisitions, undergo fundamental changes and enter into transactions with affiliates. The Term Loan Agreements also provides that the Company and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis, meet a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio as described in detail in the Loan Agreements. The Term Loan Agreements contain events of default that are customary for a facility of this nature, including (subject in certain cases to grace periods and thresholds) nonpayment of principal, nonpayment of interest, fees or other amounts, material inaccuracy of representations and warranties, violation of covenants, cross-default to certain other existing indebtedness, bankruptcy or insolvency events, and certain judgment defaults as specified in the Term Loan Agreements. If an event of default occurs, the maturity of the amounts owed under the Term Loan Agreements may be accelerated. The obligations under the Term Loan Agreements are guaranteed by the Company and IFP and are secured by mortgages on their real estate located in Florida, Illinois, and Pennsylvania and substantially all of their assets, in each case, subject to certain exceptions and permitted liens. The Company recorded a discount to this loan in the amount of $57,106 in connection with financing costs which was amortized to interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2022. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company accrued interest in the amount of $221,176 on the MapleMark Term Loan 1. At December 31, 2023, this loan has been fully satisfied. $ - $ 5,324,733 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 On June 13, 2023, the Company entered into a term loan with MapleMark Bank (the “MapleMark Term Loan 3”) in the amount of $9,057,840. Principal and interest due on the MapleMark Term Loan 1 in the amounts of $5,324,733 and $61,715, respectively, were paid with proceeds of the MapleMark Term Loan 3. The MapleMark Term Loan 3 is payable in monthly installments of $80,025 commencing July 1, 2023 and continuing through June 13, 2048. Amounts outstanding under the Maple Mark Term Loan 3 will bear interest at the rate equal to the lesser of (a) the Maximum Lawful Rate, or (b) the greater of (i) WSJP (the “Prime Rate” as published by The Wall Street Journal) plus 1.25% per annum or (ii) 4.50% per annum. At December 31, 2023, the interest rate was 9.50%. The MapleMark Term Loan 3 matures on June 13, 2048. The MapleMark Term Loan 3 contains negative covenants that, subject to certain exceptions, limits the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness, make restricted payments, pledge their assets as security, make investments, loans, advances, guarantees and acquisitions, undergo fundamental changes and enter into transactions with affiliates. The Term Loan Agreements also provides that the Company and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis, meet a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio as described in detail in the Loan Agreements. The Term Loan Agreements contain events of default that are customary for a facility of this nature, including (subject in certain cases to grace periods and thresholds) nonpayment of principal, nonpayment of interest, fees or other amounts, material inaccuracy of representations and warranties, violation of covenants, cross-default to certain other existing indebtedness, bankruptcy or insolvency events, and certain judgment defaults as specified in the Term Loan Agreements. If an event of default occurs, the maturity of the amounts owed under the Term Loan Agreements may be accelerated. The obligations under the Term Loan Agreements are guaranteed by the Company and IFP and are secured by mortgages on their real estate located in Florida, Illinois, and Pennsylvania and substantially all of their assets, in each case, subject to certain exceptions and permitted liens. The Company created a discount on the MapleMark Term Loan 3 for costs in the amount of $385,803 which will be amortized over the life of the loan. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company amortized $3,297 of these costs to interest expense. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company made principal payments in the amount of $72,198 on this loan. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company accrued interest in the amount of $485,956 on the MapleMark term Loan 3. At December 31, 2023, accrued interest on this note was $75,442. $ 8,985,642 $ - December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 On June 6, 2022, the Company entered into a term loan agreement with MapleMark (the “MapleMark Term Loan 2”) for the original amount of $356,800. This amount was paid by MapleMark directly to Fifth Third Bank in satisfaction of the outstanding principal and interest due under existing loans with Fifth Third Bank. The MapleMark Term Loan 2 originally matured on May 27, 2023. On June 9, 2023, the USDA approved the Guarantee of MapleMark Term Loan 1 which allowed the Company to extend the term of the MapleMark Term Loan 2 from May 27, 2023 to May 27, 2033 with monthly payments in the amount of approximately $2,311 commencing July 1, 2023 and continuing through June 1, 2033. On July 1, 2033, a final payment in the amount of approximately $303,536 will be due on the MapleMark Term Loan 2. The MapleMark Term Loan 2 contains negative covenants that, subject to certain exceptions, limits the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness, make restricted payments, pledge their assets as security, make investments, loans, advances, guarantees and acquisitions, undergo fundamental changes and enter into transactions with affiliates. The Term Loan Agreements also provides that the Company and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis, meet a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio as described in detail in the Loan Agreements. The Term Loan Agreements contain events of default that are customary for a facility of this nature, including (subject in certain cases to grace periods and thresholds) nonpayment of principal, nonpayment of interest, fees or other amounts, material inaccuracy of representations and warranties, violation of covenants, cross-default to certain other existing indebtedness, bankruptcy or insolvency events, and certain judgment defaults as specified in the Term Loan Agreements. If an event of default occurs, the maturity of the amounts owed under the Term Loan Agreements may be accelerated. The obligations under the Term Loan Agreements are guaranteed by the Company and IFP and are secured by mortgages on their real estate located in Florida, Illinois, and Pennsylvania and substantially all of their assets, in each case, subject to certain exceptions and permitted liens. The Company recorded a discount to this loan in the amount of $23,367 in connection with financing costs which was amortized to interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2022. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company made principal payments in the amount of $3,895 on this loan. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company accrued interest in the amount of $27,134 on this loan. At December 31, 2023, accrued interest on this note was $2,018. $ 352,905 $ 356,800 A note payable in the amount of $20,000. The Note was due in January 2006 and the Company is currently accruing interest on this note at 1.9%. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company accrued interest in the amount of $378 on this note. At December 31, 2023, accrued interest on this note was $18,482. $ 20,000 $ 20,000 Vehicle acquisition loan dated December 6, 2018 in the original amount of $51,088, payable in sixty monthly installments of $955 including interest at the rate of 4.61% maturing November 5, 2023. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company made principal and interest payments in the amount of $10,267 and $228 $ - $ 10,267 Total $ 9,358,547 $ 5,711,800 Discount (382,506 ) - Net of discount $ 8,976,041 $ 5,711,800 Current portion $ 121,041 $ 5,711,800 Long-term maturities 8,855,000 - Total $ 8,976,041 $ 5,711,800 There was a total of $95,942 and $18,104 accrued interest on notes payable at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Aggregate maturities of notes payable as of December 31, 2023 are as follows: For the period ended December 31, 2024 $ 122,005 2025 112,275 2026 123,659 2027 136,203 2028 149,894 Thereafter 8,714,511 Total $ 9,358,547 |