New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets administers a certification fee reimbursement program that is funded with federal dollars. Farmers and processors may apply for reimbursement of organic certification fees and receive 75% of the total fee up to a maximum of $750.
Eligible Recipients:
Producers who renew or newly establish their organic certification.
Separate application forms are available on the Department of Agriculture and Market’s website for farmers/producers or processors/handlers.
In the event that demand for reimbursement exceeds the funds allocated to New York State, applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Eligible Projects:
A USDA accredited certifying agency must do the certification.
Funding Source:
NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets
Funding Amount:
Up to $750
Deadline:
Recurring
Contact:
Jonathan Thomson
Jonathan.Thomson@agriculture.ny.gov
More Information:
www.agriculture.ny.gov/AP/organic/BecomeCertifiedOrganic.html