Don't Forget to Apply by 10/31 for the Cost-Share Program!
June 23, 2017/
Are you transitioning to organic? The USDA Organic Certification Cost Share Programs (OCCSP) provides organic producers and handlers with financial assistance to reduce the cost of organic certification. The programs reimburse 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% of certification costs each year up to a maximum of $750 per certification scope: crops, livestock, wild crops and handling.
The NY State Department of Agriculture & Markets is still handling applications this year along with local FSA offices.
For more information on cost share visit here or contact:
Anne St. Cyr
NY State Department of Agriculture & Markets
10B Airline Drive Albany, NY 12235
P: (518) 485-9974 F: (518) 457-2716
E-mail: Anne.St.Cyr@agriculture.ny.gov
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