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NEW HAMPSHIRE, May 16, 2024 – 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. FSA is now accepting applications, and organic producers and handlers should apply for OCCSP by the Oct. 31, 2024, deadline for eligible expenses incurred from Oct. 1, 2023, to Sept. 30, 2024. FSA will issue payments as applications are received and approved.
“Costs associated with obtaining organic certification can be a barrier for NH producers wanting to get certified,” said Jeffrey Holmes, FSA State Executive Director in NH. “Through OCCSP assistance, FSA helps NH organic producers obtain certification and leverage related benefits like premium prices for commodities and access to broader markets and additional technical assistance.”
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