FSA: Supporting Organic and Transitioning Farmers Through Cost-Share and Conservation Programs
Event Details
Date
November 18, 2021
Time
3pm - 4pm
Location
Zoom
Host
USDA-FSA
Lynnette Wright
315-657-7950
email Lynnette Wright
This webinar will provide an overview of USDA Farm Service Agency's programs that support organic and transitioning farmers through climate and environmentally-friendly farming practices. We will discuss FSA's *new* Organic and Transitional Education and Certification Program (OTECP), Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP), and Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Organic Buffers. Learn about the needs of organic producers, what types of costs are reimbursed through OTECP and OCCSP, how CRP programs support organic agriculture production, and how to apply for USDA programs. The webinar will also highlight additional USDA resources for organic and transitioning producers.
Field Crops
Dairy
Business
Livestock
Grains
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