RALEIGH, N.C. — USDA-NRCS of North Carolina is currently accepting applications for the Organic Transitions Initiative. Producers can work with their local NRCS office to determine what practices under EQIP they may be eligible to receive funding for which are relevant to their operation’s transition to organic management.
The deadline for applications is Friday June 9th, 2023. While applications are accepted on a rolling basis, to be considered for current funding producers should have their applications in by June 9th. For more information on the Organic Transitions Initiative visit the USDA website Organic Transition Initiative Direct Farmer Assistance.
–Hannah Moshay, N.C. State University