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Oregon Conservation Programs
Organic Certification Cost Share Program
Program level:
National
Land use:
Agriculture
Provider:
USDA Farm Service Agency
Benefits provided:
Financial
Water-focused program:
No
Financial assistance for organic certification process.
Overview
Description:
The program reimburses producers and handlers for a portion of their paid certification costs. Once certified, organic producers and handlers are eligible to receive reimbursement for up to 75 percent of certification costs each year, up to a maximum of $750 per certification scope—crops, livestock, wild crops and handling. Additional scopes include transition certification and state program fees.
Eligibility:
Certified organic producers and handlers who have paid certification fees may apply for reimbursement of the incurred costs.
Financial benefit:
The maximum per certification scope (crops, livestock, wild crops and handling) is $750. Transition and state certification reimbursements are processed separately.
Contact information
Contact person:
Jennifer Tucker
Organization:
Phone number:
(202) 720-3252
Email:
Information last updated on July 1, 2022.
Planning Importance
Developing a forest, agricultural, or conservation plan helps identify and prioritize objectives for landowners. These objectives can determine what type programs to search for. Supporting organizations in your area often provide free consultation and planning.
Landscape Characteristics
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