The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture has extended the deadline for organic food processors and producers to apply for reimbursement of costs related to organic certification from USDA's Organic Certification Cost Share Program. The deadline to apply is now December 9.
Farms and businesses that produce, process, or package certified organic agricultural products are eligible to be reimbursed for 50 percent of certification-related costs up to $500 per category of certification for expenses paid during October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022. These operations must be located in Wisconsin and currently certified or actively seeking certification through an accredited certifier during that time frame.
Funding for the program originated in the 2002 Federal Farm Bill and was renewed in 2014.
Application materials and instructions are available on DATCP's website.
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