Organic Transition Initiative (OTI) Resources: How to Talk to Your NRCS Office

Content Source: Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF)

Resource Explained

This factsheet is designed to help organic and transitioning farmers navigate conversations with their local NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service) office about the Organic Transition Initiative (OTI). It walks producers through what documents to gather beforehand and provides suggested questions to ask across four key areas: eligibility, available assistance, the application process, and post-award requirements.

Region

Midwest, Northeast/Mid-Atlantic, Northwest, Plains, Southeast, West/Southwest

Topic

Transitioning to Organic, Business and Marketing

Year Published

2024

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