ST. PAUL — Minnesota organic farmers and handlers currently certified through the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Organic Program may be eligible for a rebate of up to 75% of their certification costs.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Organic Certification cost-share program is open to Minnesota operations that received organic certification (or had ongoing certification) between Oct. 1, 2023, and Sept. 30, 2024. The program provides reimbursement for up to 75% of certification-related expenses, with a maximum of $750 per category (crop, livestock, processing/handling, and wild harvest).
Applications for the cost-share are due Oct. 31. Funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis and come from a cooperative agreement with the USDA Farm Service Agency.
Interested farmers or handlers can review full program and application details at mda.state.mn.us/orgcertcostshare. Applicants who do not wish to apply through the MDA may apply through their local FSA Office. Questions can be directed to Cassie Dahl at Cassie.Dahl@state.mn.us or (651) 201-6134.
Organic certification is a third-party verification system that assures consumers the organic products they buy are produced in accordance with federal organic regulations. Organic operations must follow National Organic Standards and are monitored through review of their records and on-site inspections at least once a year.
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