Opportunities in Organic Act expands organic certification cost-share into a comprehensive organic program.
The Opportunities in Organic Act amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to transform the national organic certification cost-share program into a comprehensive organic program. The bill authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to award funding to eligible nonprofit organizations for various activities, including regional education sessions on organic management, support and technical assistance for transition to organic, and organic supply chain development. Funding can be used for activities such as on-farm research, soil testing, debt relief, and forming cooperatives.
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