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Organic Initiative

NRCS

EQIP funds available for producers to transiton to organic or to improve their organic operations. Funding comes as both an implementation payment, and as annual incentive payments for up to 5 years.

Eligibility

Particpitation in, or exemption from the National Organic Program is required. Assistance in developing an Organic System Plan or conservation plan is provided as part of the program.

Application Deadline

Rolling application periods.