The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites organic food processors and producers to apply for reimbursement of costs related to organic certification. This reimbursement is from USDA’s Organic Certification Cost Share Program. Processors and producers can apply through October 31, 2023.
Farms and businesses that produce, process, or package certified organic agricultural products are eligible to be reimbursed. They can be reimbursed for 75 percent of certification-related costs- up to $750 per category of certification. This is for expenses paid during October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023. Farms or businesses must be located in Wisconsin. They also need to be currently certified or be actively seeking certification through an accredited certifier during that time frame.
Application materials and instructions are available on DATCP’s website. Applications must be mailed to DATCP-DAD, Organic Cost Share Program, P.O. Box 8911, Madison, WI 53708, emailed to [email protected], or submitted through an online form. Questions about the program and application process should be directed to DATCP Organic Agriculture Programs Specialist Andrew Bernhardt at [email protected] or (608) 572-0512.
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