Organic Transitions Program

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The Organic Transitions Program is a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant program that supports research, education, and extension projects helping farmers and ranchers transition from conventional to certified organic production systems.

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instanceOf United States Department of Agriculture program
federal agricultural program
grant program
administeredBy USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture NERFINISHED
United States Department of Agriculture
country United States of America
surface form: United States
eligibleApplicants federally recognized tribal governments
nonprofit organizations
research institutions
state agencies
universities
focus organic agriculture
fundingSource United States government
surface form: federal government of the United States
fundingType competitive grants
geographicScope United States national program
goal develop and implement research-based organic practices
help producers transition from conventional to certified organic production systems
improve the competitiveness of organic livestock and crop producers
reduce barriers to organic certification
intendedOutcome enhance environmental performance of transitioning farms
improve profitability of organic producers
increase acreage under certified organic management
languageOfProgram English
policyArea organic certification support
sustainable agriculture
relatedTo National Organic Program NERFINISHED
USDA organic certification
sector agriculture
supports education projects
extension projects
research projects
supportsActivities extension outreach
farmer education
on-farm research
technology transfer
targetAudience farmers
ranchers
topicEmphasis economic and social dimensions of organic transition
nutrient management in organic systems
organic cropping systems
organic livestock production
pest management in organic systems
soil health in organic systems
weed management in organic systems
website https://www.nifa.usda.gov

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