Farmers encouraged to participate in Cost Share Program

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Manhattan, Kan. – Kansas Certified organic producers or farmers interested in becoming certified

organic growers are encouraged to apply to receive cost share funds.  The cost share program is

funded by the 2014 Farm Bill to assist Kansas farmers in paying for organic certification or

recertification.

Funds from USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will be distributed among Kansas organic

producers. Under the state’s agreement with USDA, producers are eligible for up to 75 percent of

their certification cost, or up to $750 per certification category, for certification between October 1,

2014 and September 30, 2015, as long as funds remain.  KDA was allocated $68,500 to reimburse

eligible producers through the cost share program.

Application for the cost share funding is available on a first-come, first-serve basis, based on receipt

of the completed application packet until available funding is exhausted.

Program updates, as well as application information, is available on the KDA website, Organic Cost

Share Program.  KDA strives to serve all Kansas farmers and encourage economic growth of the

industry, which is the state’s largest economic driver.

Questions regarding cost share funds for organic certification may be directed to Julie Roller at (785)

564-6755.

Information is also available from the National Organic Program website at

http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/nop

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