Opportunities in Organic Act

This bill renames the national organic certification cost-share program as the Opportunities in Organic program and expands what it does. The Secretary of Agriculture would pay producers and handlers up to $1,500 toward organic certification costs, with higher payments allowed in regions with high certification costs or for members of socially disadvantaged groups. The Secretary would award funding to eligible nonprofit organizations to help farms transition to organic, give 4-year one-time grants to farms, and build organic supply chains. The bill directs the Department of Agriculture to increase technical assistance for organic farming through its agencies, universities, extension programs, and state and Tribal partners. It adds new reporting requirements and sets funding at $50 million to $100 million per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2031.

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Sponsors

• Peter Welch Democrat sponsor
• 12 cosponsors