USDA Resources for Organic National Institute on Food and Agriculture (NIFA)
USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) recently published the following funding opportunities for FY 2019 and FY 2020. Access the links provided to learn more.
| Request for Application (RFA) Type | FY 2019 Application Deadline | FY 2020 Application Deadline |
| Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) | May 2, 2019 | January 23, 2020 |
| Organic Transitions (ORG) | May 16, 2019 | February 27, 2020 |
National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
USDA’s National Resources Conservation Service offers several communications, training and support products for organic or transitioning farmers and ranchers:
- Organic Booklets and Fact Sheets: includes the new “Ask NRCS” bifold brochure. This brochure bridges the terminology gap between NRCS assistance and organic farmers. Nearly all kinds of NRCS assistance is applicable to organic operations, and this brochure should help both sides figure out how to discuss options.
- Organic Agriculture Webinars
- Organic Farming Handbook and Planning Resources
- NRCS Technical and Financial Assistance
