Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) is a USDA initiative that aims to help farmers and ranchers access new market opportunities while implementing sound conservation practices. This investment directly finances projects that will help farmers and ranchers access new market opportunities.

Ready to enhance your organic production and marketing?

OEFFA, along with partners Marbleseed, Michael Fields Agricultural Institute, and OFARM, is looking for certified and transitioning to organic row and grain crop farmers who want to improve their organic practices.

These practices include (but are not limited to):

Cover crop and conservation cover
Residue and tillage management
Conservation crop rotation
Prescribed grazing
Nutrient management

Participants will be compensated $9,565 per year and have access to technical assistance and marketing support.

Questions?

Technical assistance

OEFFA provides transitional support to participating farmers, assisting in goal setting, crop planning, organic certification, and technical organic management, including crop rotations. OEFFA also offers educational workshops, farm tours, programs, and dedicated sustainable agriculture educators to support farmers.

Contact an OEFFA Educator

This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, under agreement number NR243A750004G010.

Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In addition, any reference to specific brands or types of products or services does not constitute or imply an endorsement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for those products or services.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

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