USDA Easing Producers’ Transition to Organic Production with …
2024年5月15日 · Through the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP), USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will cover up to 75% of organic certification costs at a maximum of $750 per certification category. OCCSP provides cost-share assistance to producers and handlers of organic agricultural commodities for expenses incurred obtaining or maintaining ...
Organic Videos, Publications, and Fact Sheets
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Organic Agriculture | Natural Resources Conservation Service
Visit the USDA’s Organic Literacy Initiative resources to learn more. Farm Service Agency (FSA) — FSA can reimburse you for up to 75% of your organic certification fees through the Organic Certification Cost Share Program. They also offer help with loans for real estate, buildings, repairs, insurance, field buffers, routine operating ...
Organic Initiative | Natural Resources Conservation Service
Organic producers may apply to either EQIP or EQIP’s Organic Initiative. The EQIP Organic Initiative has a smaller ranking pool, and cap on funding. Eligibility: Certified Organic - producers with a USDA National Organic Program (NOP) Organic Certificate or proof of good standing from a USDA accredited certifying agent. The certification must ...
Livestock and Pasture Management - Natural Resources …
Pastures, regardless of organic status, can become overgrazed, which can harm animal health and damage natural resources. USDA organic standards require producers to maintain pasture in a state of good health through management strategies that promote good forage quality and quantity, weed control, infiltration of precipitation, and erosion ...
NRCS Organic Training and Webinars
Explore NRCS' downloadable materials for organic producers and related resources from USDA. Find Your Local Service Center USDA Service Centers are locations where you can connect with Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, or Rural Development employees for your business needs.
Weed and Pest Management - Natural Resources Conservation …
The National Organic Initiative, funded through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), is a voluntary conservation program that provides technical and financial assistance for organic farmers and ranchers, or those interested in transitioning to organic.
NRCS Assistance for Organic Farmers
Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP) OCCSP provides cost share assistance to producers and handlers of agricultural products who are obtaining or renewing their certification under the National Organic Program (NOP).
NRCS Announces $75 Million to Assist Producers Transitioning to …
2023年4月10日 · RMA reminds producers interested in the Transitional and Organic Grower Assistance Program, also part of OTI, to visit with their crop insurance agent for more information. Premium benefits for eligible policies will be automatically applied to the producer’s billing statement later this year. Other USDA Organic Assistance
High Tunnel Initiative | Natural Resources Conservation Service
USDA Service Centers are locations where you can connect with Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, or Rural Development employees for your business needs. Enter your state and county below to find your local service center and agency offices. If this locator does not work in your browser, please visit offices.usda.gov.