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October 12th, 2025
Organic Certification Cost Share reimbursement for 2025 Update
Are you a certified organic farmer, rancher, or processor/handler wondering about your Organic Certification Cost Share reimbursement for 2025?
Here’s the latest:
✅ You don’t need to do anything right now.
The USDA Organic Certification Cost Share (OCCSP) funding is available for 2025, but funds are being released in stages after recent budget approvals.
PCO is monitoring this closely and will share updates as soon as new information is available.
About the Organic Certification Cost Share Program
This USDA program helps offset the cost of organic certification, including registration in state programs like the Pennsylvania State Organic Program. In previous years, reimbursements covered 75% of certification fees, up to $750 per scope (crops, wild crops, livestock, and processing/handling). The 2025 reimbursement levels have not yet been announced.
How to Apply
Organic operations can apply for this program through their local Farm Service Agency office or participating state departments of agriculture.
What’s next?
For now, sit tight. PCO will keep you informed and let you know the moment it’s time to take action.