More EQIP Funding Resources

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Leading advocacy organization that organized national efforts to allocate 2008 Farm Bill funding in support of the EQIP Organic Initiative. Good summary of the EQIP Organic Initiative program.
http://sustainableagriculture.net/our-work/conservation-environment/organic-initiative/

ATTRA – The National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service

Great resources on implementing organic practices for various crop systems, Organic System Plan & record-keeping templates, and basic organic certification requirements.
http://attra.ncat.org/organic.html
Information on EQIP Organic Initiative Program
http://attra.ncat.org/eqip/
or call  ATTRA:  800-346-9140 for assistance

Organic Farming Research Foundation

Maintaining and updating a list of organizations providing technical assistance and support for the EQIP Organic Initiative.
http://ofrf.org/policy/federal_legislation/farm_bill_implementation/eqip_oi_resource_page.html

Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES)

Great regional resource information and support services. Excellent summary of EQIP Organic Initiative program.
http://www.mosesorganic.org/attachments/projects/eqipfunds.html

The Center for Rural Affairs

Operating a Farm Bill Helpline where producers can call in and receive assistance in accessing new conservation programs like the EQIP organic initiative. Producers can call (402) 687-2100 and ask for the Farm Bill Helpline.

The 2009 Organic Initiative will be administered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

Additional information on the 2009 EQIP Organic Initiative is available at: www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/eqip/