Helping Organic Producers Access NRCS Programs

On January 15 at 2 pm ET, NOC and Oregon Tilth will convene a virtual meeting to provide information about how USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs work and how they can benefit organic and transitioning producers.  Meeting participants will also gain insights into how they can assist organic producers to access NRCS conservation support. 

This workshop is for staff from organic farming organizations and organizations that participate in the Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP), and/or who work with organic and transitioning farmers. Content will be presented by Ben Bowell (Education & Advocacy Director, Oregon Tilth) and Marina Oriel (Conservation Program Manager, Oregon Tilth).

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RESOURCES & REFERENCES MENTIONED

  1. NRCS Support for On-Farm Conservation

  2. NRCS Resources for organic producers - videos, guides, factsheets

  3. OFRF Resource Page for Farmers on CPS 823 - both English and Spanish

  4. OFRF Resource Page for Farmers on Applying for EQIP funding - both English and Spanish

  5. OFA FactSheet - New Organic Transition Management EQIP Practice 823

  6. Technical Note 12 - Conservation Activities in Organic Farming Systems