Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Regional Partnership for Organic Transition
The Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Regional Partnership for Organic Transition is a coalition of organizations providing technical assistance and wrap-around support for transitioning and existing organic farmers. This Regional Partnership serves producers in Pennsylvania, Washington DC, Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware.
The Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Regional Partnership 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).
Who benefits from this partnership?
The Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Regional Partnership 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
PCO is honored to be the lead organizer of this program in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic region. Read our press release here.
The NOP has also set up a web form for submitting partnership inquiries directly to them, which you can find here.
Looking for another Regional Center for Organic Transition? Visit this NOP webpage to learn more about TOPP in your area.