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Organic Transition Initiative Direct Farmer Assistance (OTI)
Natural Resources Conservation Service,
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Before crops can be certified organic, farmers must carefully manage their land without using prohibited inputs like synthetic pesticides for 36 months. During this transition period and during the first years after certification, farmers often face many technical and market challenges. The Organic Transition Initiative (OTI) is a $300 million multi-agency USDA effort to support this transition and build and strengthen organic markets. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service and Natural Resources Conservation Service both have a major role in the Organic Transition Initiative.
Eligibility
Farmers, ranchers, forest landowners, and other producers beginning or in the process of transitioning to organic certification.
Application Instructions
Contact your local NRCS office to apply: http://www.farmers.gov/service-locator
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Details
Release Date
May 14, 2024
Financial Instrument
Grant
Total Program Funding
$300,000,000
Updated July 18, 2024
Image Credit: USDA
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