Cost-share available for organic certification
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications from producers looking for help to cover the cost of organic certification.
The 2018 Farm Bill provided continued support for the Organic Certification Cost Share Program, which provides cost-share assistance to cover expenses such as application fees, inspection costs, inspector travel expenses, postage, sales assessments and more. Reimbursement of up to 75 percent of certification cost is available, to a maximum of $750 per certification scope.
There is also opportunity for state agencies to apply for a grant agreement to administer the program in fiscal year 2019. State agency applications are due May 29, and applications from producers are due Oct. 31.
Contact the county Farm Service Agency office with questions.
