Updated 02/05/2010

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Organic Agriculture

The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 created a special provision for organic producers and those who are in the process of becoming organic producers. NRCS has designated over $750,000 in Pennsylvania in 2010 to be used to help these producers take care of their natural resources. The implementation of conservation practices detailed in a custom-designed conservation plan will help improve our natural resources and ensure that Pennsylvania's farmland remains viable and healthy.

USDA Assistance for Organic Farming Fact Sheet (PDF)

NRCS Provides Both Financial and Technical Assistance for Organic Agriculture:

Financial Assistance

Under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) new Organic Initiative, certified organic producers, and those transitioning to organic, may be eligible to receive payments to help with conservation practices.

A special sign-up period is underway now through March 12th for 2010 funding.
Technical Assistance

NRCS also provides technical assistance for conservation practices such as Grazing, Crop Rotation, Cover Cropping, Nutrient Management, Pest Management, and more.
Grazing- National GLCI Web site
Pollinators- Fact Sheet (PDF), Pollinators National Web Site
Soil Health- National Soil Quality
Buffers and Setbacks
Windbreaks