October 31, 2022, is the last day to sign up for the USDA’s Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP).

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 50 percent of their certification costs paid during the program year, not to exceed $500 per certification scope.

To learn more about USDA’s assistance for organic producers, visit usda.gov/organic.

For more information or to apply, visit the program webpage, or contact Kay Niner by email or phone (202-205-9354).