Organic Farming

Topic Links ↓
Related Topics ↓
Contacts↓
A-Z Lists ↓

Coming soon.

DATCP main number: 608-224-5012

Cost-Share Program

The 2011 application period is closed. 2012 Organic Certification Cost Share application materials will be available in July.

The 2008 Federal Farm Bill provided funding for this popular program that helps organic farmers and processors pay for their organic certification. Funding comes from the federal government, through the USDA National Organic Program. The program is administered through the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection.

Application materials from 2011 are available below for reference or may be requested from Laura Paine, Organic Agriculture Specialist at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection, at 608-224-5120 or via email at laura.paine@wi.gov.

The program provides for a 75% cost-share of certification costs with a maximum payment of $750 per farm or processor. Certified organic farms and processors are eligible to apply annually for reimbursement. All certified organic farms and handlers are eligible for cost sharing on a first-come, first-served basis.

Instructions and invitation to apply (2 page PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions (2 page PDF)

Application form (1 page Word doc)

W-9 form (3 page Word doc)

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

DATCP provides services to educate, inform, and protect Wisconsin consumers.

DATCP licenses individuals, business and locations to protect human and animal health, the environment, and consumers.

DATCP regulates and helps develop agribusinesses including farms, and also regulates some other businesses to protect consumers.

Wisconsin farms produce milk, livestock, grain, vegetables, poultry and many other agricultural products.

DATCP protects food safety in processing, sales and storage, and promotes Wisconsin foods.

DATCP houses the State Veterinarian’s office, with authority for disease surveillance and control.

DATCP provides services to educate, regulate and protect our land and water resources.

DATCP works to protect plants and crops from harmful insects and disease.

DATCP works to assure safe food, healthy people, animals, plants and environment, vibrant agriculture and fair business practices.

Organic Farming

Cost-Share Program

Search

Translate

About Us

Employment

Newscenter

Public Notices & Comment

Contact Us