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Organic Certification Cost Share Program

Program Overview

The Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP) provides cost share assistance to producers and handlers of agricultural products who are obtaining or renewing their certification under the National Organic Program. 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 four organic certification scopes are crops, livestock, wild crop, and processor/handler. 

Both KDA and USDA FSA county offices accept OCCSP applications and make payments to eligible certified operations. However, a producer or handler may only receive OCCSP assistance from either KDA or USDA FSA.

Application Process

Kansas farms and businesses that produce, process or package certified organic agricultural products are eligible for the Organic Certification Cost Share Program. Under the program, eligible producers or handlers may receive reimbursement for 75% of their certification costs up to $750 per scope.

Reimbursable certification costs can include any certification-related expenses such as inspection fees and user fees. Any invoices paid between the inclusive dates are eligible for reimbursement, regardless of which year’s certification they are applied to.

KDA has expended their reimbursement funds for 2024. Please contact your local USDA FSA office to see if their application window is open.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Additional Resources for Organic Producers