The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Services of Wisconsin has extended its deadline to June 12 for the new organic transition cost-share program. Wisconsin received $1.2 million of $50 million available nationwide for Wisconsin organic farming programs.
Producers who add acreage to existing farms or are new to organic farming are eligible for the program.
“Wisconsin is second only to California in number of organic farms and we have strong markets for organic crops,” Rod Nilsestuen, Wisconsin Secretary of Agriculture, said. “This is an opportunity for these farmers to transition additional acres, or for farmers who may be considering going organic to being the process with some financial support during the three year transition period.”
If you are interested in converting to organic, contact your local USDA Service Center right away. As long as applications are in by June 12 you will be eligible for the program.
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