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NRCS 823 EQIP Practices – Plains
The National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has many programs to help farmers convert to organic farming operations. The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is “NRCS’ flagship conservation program that helps farmers, ranchers and forest landowners integrate conservation into working lands.” Under EQIP, Organic Transition Initiative 823 (OTI) is specifically meant to help those transitioning to… Continue reading NRCS 823 EQIP Practices – Plains
Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) Factsheet
Certified Organic Facts: Are you in the know?
Organic Certifiers in Arizona
Organic Certifiers in Arizona Q1 AZ fact sheet which provides basic information on the certification process, requirements, and certifiers available to AZ producers
NRCS-EQIP flier
TOPP West OTI Printable flier for partners to raise awareness of supports through NRCS-EQIP in English
SPANISH VERSION: How to apply for the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP)
OCCSP_Espanol How to apply for the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP)
How to apply for the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP)
OCCSP How to apply for the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP)
NRCS Offering New Practice for Transitioning Land to Organic
Organic Sunflower Production
Sunflowers can increase diversity in organic grain crop rotations, which is important for managing fertility, insects, weeds and diseases. They can also contribute to the diversification of farm revenue through access to a variety of markets.