As of FY 2016, being administered by AMS/TM/Grants Division
(not NOP)
Organic producers can be reimbursed up to 75 percent of their
certification costs (not to exceed $750)
Two organic certification cost share programs were offered in
2015, valued at $11.9 million
National Organic Certification Cost Share Program
(NOCCSP) - $11 million per year
Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA) Organic
Certification Cost Share Program - $900K per year
• Available to organic producers (crop and livestock operators only)
in CT, DE, HI, MA, ME, MD, NH, NJ, NV, PA, RI, VT, WV, WY
Cost-Share for Organic Certification