The Opportunities in Organic Act expands the federal government's support for farmers transitioning to organic production by restructuring and renaming an existing certification cost-share program into a comprehensive initiative. The bill creates three main components: direct reimbursement for organic certification costs (up to $1,500, with higher amounts for disadvantaged or high-cost regions), funding for nonprofit organizations to help farmers transition to organic methods, and support for developing organic supply chains. The legislation specifically targets socially disadvantaged farmers and small-to-mid-sized operations, and establishes requirements for funded nonprofits to report quarterly on progress and coordinate with USDA annually. Additionally, the bill expands technical assistance through federal agencies, universities, and extension programs, and authorizes $50–100 million annually from 2027–2031 to support the program's implementation.
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