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    Organic Transition and Certification

    Organic Transition and Certification

    Financial assistance opportunities for organic transition

    • NRCS now offers financial and technical assistance to farmers choosing to implement new organic management practices. OFA has put together a great Fact Sheet to help you navigate the process. They’ve also put together a Pre-Visit Checklist to help you prepare to meet with NRCS staff. Additional details about the program can be found here.
    • The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP), administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA), provides organic producers and handlers with financial assistance to reduce the cost of organic certification up to a maximum reimbursement of $750 per certification scope. Find out more here.
      This program is temporarily paused. If you are located in Wisconsin, you can sign up for updates on the status of this program on DATCP’s site. If you are located in another state, you can find your state contact information here.

    Mentorship program for producers transitioning to organic production

    This new mentorship program from the The Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) is a great opportunity to gain mentorship during your transition to organic production. TOPP is a network assembled by the USDA’s National Organic Program to support transitioning and organic producers with mentorship and resources. Learn more about the mentorship program here and TOPP here.

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