Eligibility: Farmers must have an FSA account to apply and have either certified this year for organic certification or did a recertification.

Region: This is a national USDA program and is available statewide for Oregon farmers.

Notes: Updated 7/22/2025 USDA is currently working on opening the program and the ODA does not have an opening date, but anticipates one soon. Please check back throughout the summer or click on the link below to be signed up for emails about program updates.

The Federal Service Agency is providing funds for farmers to relieve the financial burden of getting organic certified. Farmers do have to apply and obtain certification through the National Organic Program and not other certification entities.