Resources Category: USDA Assistance Programs: Cost Share, Crop Insurance, and More

Podcast Episode – Growing Together: SE TOPP’s Farmer to Farmer Mentorship Program

Unlock the potential of organic farming in the Southeast with guidance from experts Amanda Rose Newton and Emily Deruelle of Florida Organic Growers. This enlightening conversation peels back the layers of the Southeast Transition to Organic Partnership Program (SE-TOPP), and you’ll gain invaluable insights into developing successful organic practices and connecting with a thriving community.… Continue reading Podcast Episode – Growing Together: SE TOPP’s Farmer to Farmer Mentorship Program

Preparing for Your Organic Inspection Webinar

In this webinar, Florida Organic Growers (FOG) and the Southeast Transition to Organic Partnership Program (SE TOPP) share information on navigating organic inspections successfully. Understanding what to expect during inspections is crucial for maintaining compliance and ensuring the integrity of your organic products. This workshop provides invaluable insights and practical tips to help you prepare… Continue reading Preparing for Your Organic Inspection Webinar

Farm Credit Options

This is a list of loans, grants and USDA Cost-Share programs that may be useful to beginning farmers and farmers transitioning to organic.

Making the Transition from Conventional to Organic

Farming organically allows producers to incur many economic and social advantages compared to farming conventionally. Understanding and planning the economic returns of the transition process can aid the producer in planning and in becoming organically certified.