Capital Assistance for Local Farmers

State – Organic Cost-Share Reimbursement Program

The Organic Cost-Share Reimbursement Program administered by the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) helps cover costs related to attaining or maintaining USDA Organic certification. Eligible operations are reimbursed up to 75% of their organic certification costs, not to exceed $750 per year.

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Workshop: Farmers’ Guide to applying for a Value-Added Producer Grant.

The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) offers a Farmers’ Guide to applying for a VAPG grant.

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Oregon’s Beginning and Expanding Farmer Lending Program “Aggie Bonds”

Oregon’s Beginning and Expanding Farmer Lending Program (‘Aggie Bonds’) — This program allows lenders to provide lower interest lending to qualifying beginning farmers. It is administered by Business Oregon, but potential applications should consult a lender before applying.

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