Are you thinking about transitioning your farm to organic management or taking the final leap towards organic certification? If so, there is no time like the present. Consumer demand for organic is at an all-time high. Products with organic labeling continue to command premium pricing, and growers are poised to take advantage of this fast-growing market by becoming USDA Certified Organic.
NOFA-NY’s Regional Organic Transition Programs are aimed at supporting farmers in the process of adopting organic practices and increasing the availability of local organic products.
NOFA-NY’s no-cost Organic Transition Programs provide:
- Farmer-to-farmer mentorship
- Technical assistance throughout the application process
- Educational workshops, webinars, and field days
- Additional resources
Plus, the Long Island Program offers additional funding to cover certification costs!
Apply Today!
We are now accepting applications for all of our Organic Transition Programs. Farmers who are seeking guidance in evaluating their production practices or assistance with their certification application are encouraged to apply. Please email your completed application to the contact for your region (listed below).
If you are not located in one of the regions below, but are interested in transitioning to organic, please contact the Farmer Helpline at 855.266.3269 or farmerhelp@nofany.org.
Central New York Region
Counties Served: Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, Tioga, Tompkins
Contact: Samantha Kemnah
Email: skemnah@nofany.org
Phone: 315.988.4000 x 515
Hudson Valley Region
Counties Served: Columbia, Delaware, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, Westchester
Contact: Sam Rose
Email: srose@nofany.org
Phone: 315.988.4000 x 516
Long Island Region
Counties Served: Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Richmond, Suffolk
Contact: Teddy Tomao
Email: ttomao@nofany.org
Phone: 315.988.4000 x 503