“Not only is this the first concerted effort by a group of farmers in this state to grow and market Certified Organic products, but it’s also a significant step to creating more market opportunities for all Georgia farms.”
OCCSP provides cost share assistance to producers and handlers of agricultural products who are obtaining or renewing their certification under the National Organic Program (NOP). Certified operations may receive up to 75 percent of their certification costs paid during the program year, not to exceed $750 per certification scope. The deadline to apply is October 31, 2024.
Organic producers and handlers can now apply for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) funds to assist with the cost of receiving or maintaining organic certification. Applications for the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP) are due Nov. 1, 2021.
Between 2005 and 2015, the percent of genetically-modified corn planted in the U.S. grew from 52 percent to 92 percent.
A few interesting updates on production challenges in Argentina and China from Tyron Spearman and Peanut Farm Market News 2021
The Georgia Organic Peanut Association (GOPA), a farmer-owned marketing cooperative, will host a free workshop for organic growers on April 13 in Tifton.
