Organic Certification Cost-Share Program (OCCSP)

OCCSP provides cost share assistance to producers and handlers of agricultural products who are obtaining or renewing their certification under the National Organic Program (NOP). Certified operations may receive up to 75 percent of their certification costs paid during the program year, not to exceed $750 per certification scope. The deadline to apply is October 31, 2024.

TOPPDonn CooperJune 27, 2024OCCSP, TOPP

USDA Accepting Applications To Help Cover Organic Certification Costs

Organic producers and handlers can now apply for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) funds to assist with the cost of receiving or maintaining organic certification. Applications for the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP) are due Nov. 1, 2021.

GOPADonn CooperAugust 23, 2021Certified Organic

A Snapshot of Production Costs: Another Reason Why Small and Beginning (Grain) Farms Struggle

Between 2005 and 2015, the percent of genetically-modified corn planted in the U.S. grew from 52 percent to 92 percent.

GOPADonn CooperAugust 9, 2021Small Farms, Family Farms, Beginning Farmers, Production

International Peanut Market Update

A few interesting updates on production challenges in Argentina and China from Tyron Spearman and Peanut Farm Market News 2021

GOPADonn CooperAugust 9, 2021Markets, Supply, News

Farmer Willie Williams Joins GOPA Board

GOPA is excited to welcome farmer Willie Williams to its board of directors.

GOPADonn CooperAugust 6, 2021Announcement

Cooperative will host workshop on Certified Organic farming

The Georgia Organic Peanut Association (GOPA), a farmer-owned marketing cooperative, will host a free workshop for organic growers on April 13 in Tifton.

Perri CooperApril 6, 2021