The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service awarded a $15 million cooperative agreement to Organic Crop Improvement Association International, Inc. under the Market Protection and Promotion federal grant program (CFDA #10.163) to provide support to transitioning and organic agriculture producers in six U.S. Plains states. The award will fund farmer-to-farmer mentoring, community building, technical assistance, workforce development, and data collection from October 2022 to...
This $15 million cooperative agreement from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service will provide support services to transitioning and organic agriculture producers in seven Western and Southwestern states over five years from October 2022 to October 2027. Under the Market Protection and Promotion federal grant program (CFDA #10.163), the award recipient CCOF Foundation and its sub-awardees will deliver farmer-to-farmer mentoring, community building, technical assistance, workforce...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Risk Management Agency awarded a $202,985.07 Cooperative Agreement to Oregon Tilth, Inc. under the Risk Management Education Partnerships program (CFDA 10.460) on September 1, 2024. The award supports the delivery of comprehensive risk management training and educational resources to agricultural producers across the United States, with a focus on producers of crops not currently covered by federal crop insurance, specialty crops, and underserved agricultural...
This $13.63 million cooperative agreement from the Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service will support transitioning and organic agriculture producers in 11 Midwestern states through October 2027. Awarded under the Market Protection and Promotion program (CFDA 10.163), the Midwest Organic Services Association will coordinate farmer mentoring, technical assistance, workforce development, and data collection to help producers overcome barriers to organic certification....
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service awarded a $2,867,000 cooperative agreement to Organic Farmers Association under the Market Protection and Promotion federal grant program (CFDA #10.163). The purpose is to provide technical support, mentorship, online resources, education, and networking opportunities for transitioning and organic farmers across the United States, including underserved groups. Organic Farmers Association will administer the agreement and collaborate...
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service awarded a $15 million cooperative agreement to Pennsylvania Certified Organic under the Market Protection and Promotion program (CFDA #10.163) for the period of October 24, 2022 through October 23, 2027. The award will support transitioning and organic agriculture producers in the Mid-Atlantic/Northeast region through farmer-to-farmer mentoring, community building, technical assistance, workforce development, and data collection and...
The Oregon Tilth, Inc., doing business as Oregon Tilth Certified Organic, was awarded a $125,000 cooperative agreement from the United States Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. The award period is from September 30, 2021 through September 29, 2025. Under the cooperative agreement, Oregon Tilth Certified Organic will provide technical assistance and outreach to agricultural producers to promote environmental...
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) has been awarded a $4,000,000 Cooperative Agreement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service under the Market Protection and Promotion program (CFDA 10.163). Over a 4-year period from May 2023 to May 2027, OTA and its sub-awardees will provide technical assistance, market development and assessment, supply and demand discovery, and education/outreach to support the National Organic Program (NOP) and the Transition to...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) awarded a $1,095,221 Organic Market Development Grant (OMDG) Program (CFDA 10.188) to the Oregon Organic Coalition, Inc. The grant will fund a multi-sector project to grow the market for organic products from the Pacific Northwest (PNW) region. Key activities include assisting organic producers to become market-ready for wholesale sales, supporting them to attend trade shows, and connecting them to buyers with...
This $15 million cooperative agreement from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service through its Market Protection and Promotion program (CFDA #10.163) provides funding to Florida Certified Organic Growers & Consumers, Inc. to serve as the Southeast Regional Center for Organic Transition. Key products and services include farmer-to-farmer mentoring, community building, technical assistance and training, workforce development, and data collection and reporting for transitioning and organic...