Lessons from the UGA Peanut Tour, Part 2: Ramifications for Certified Organic Agriculture

What is cotton’s effect on organic agriculture in Georgia?

TOPPDonn CooperSeptember 30, 2025Certified Organic, Cotton

Lessons from the UGA Peanut Tour, Part 1: An Economic Crisis for Farmers in Georgia?

Cotton is making trouble for peanut farmers in Georgia.

TOPPDonn CooperSeptember 30, 2025Peanuts, Cotton, Economics

Technical Assistance for New and Transitioning Certified Organic Farmers

Do you need assistance understanding organic certification or the organic application process? Do you have questions about organic production? GOPA can help.

TOPPDonn CooperJune 30, 2025Certified Organic, Technical Assistance

Georgia Needs Organic Farming Mentors

Georgia needs mentors for new organic farmers.

TOPPDonn CooperJune 27, 2025Mentoring

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