NOC Seeks Additional Relief for Organic Dairies

Organic dairy farmers around the nation are facing an economic crisis caused by weather-related disasters, market consolidation, and skyrocketing energy and feed costs brought on by unstable global markets and inflation. In late 2022 Congress directed USDA to find sources of funding to help organic dairy farmers stay in business. In response, USDA’s Farm Service Agency launched the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP). This funding is much appreciated and urgently needed by organic dairy producers.

But additional relief is needed. NOC has joined a group of 25 farm, non-profit organizations, and businesses in calling on USDA to:

  • Immediately distribute additional ODMAP funds.

  • Ensure that the subsequent round of disbursements reflects the higher cost of marketing for organic milk (compared to conventional milk).

  • Improve data collection for organic milk.

Read the letter.

Read the full list of farms, organizations, and companies that support this effort.

Abby YoungbloodPolicy, Dairy