NORTHWEST REGIONAL CENTER FOR ORGANIC TRANSITION

Supporting Transition

Through the United States Department of Agriculture’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program, Oregon Tilth, along with our regional partners, is helping make transition accessible for all farmers interested in becoming certified organic. Our initiatives reflect that the transition process is a shared effort. We collaborate with expert partners to take on challenges in the organic transition process. Our focus is on technical assistance, relationship-building, and research that eliminates common barriers transitioning producers face.

The Northwest Center for Organic Transition

The Northwest Regional Center for Organic Transition is a coalition of partners providing technical assistance and wrap-around support for transitioning and existing organic farmers. The Center serves producers in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming. The Northwest Regional Center for Organic Transition:

• Connects transitioning farmers with farmer mentors
• Hosts community building opportunities, including workshops and field days
• Creates technical assistance resources
• Supports the organic workforce through training and education
• Helps producers overcome technical, cultural, and financial shifts during and after organic certification
• Promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in the organic sector

The Northwest Regional Center for Organic Transition is supported through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). TOPP is a program of the USDA Organic Transition Initiative and is administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP).

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