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What is an organic certification cost share reimbursement? What is the process for reimbursement?

Summary

Through the USDA National Organic Program (NOP), farms and businesses certified to the USDA organic standards may be eligible to receive a reimbursement for a portion of their organic certification fees. Many current and prospective certified organic operations are not aware of this reimbursement opportunity, or how to apply for reimbursement. Here we explain the cost share reimbursement program, and direct the reader to detailed state-specific information.