USDA Organic Certification Cost-Share Programs

The Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) has entered into two separate cooperative agreements with the Agricultural Marketing Service of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to reimburse a portion of the cost of organic certification.  Both of these agreements are in effect between October 1, 2009 and September 30, 2010.  Under the terms of these agreements, certified organic producers and handlers may be reimbursed 75% of the cost of their new or continued certification, up to a maximum of $750.  This is a continuation of the previous cooperative agreements which expired on September 30, 2009.  Funding available to reimburse qualified organic growers/producers remains at $75,000 for the covered period.  Funding to reimburse qualified organic processors/handlers has been increased to $15,000.

For the Application Form, click here

For the W-9 Form (Tax Form), click here

CONTACT INFO:

Hawai'i Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Development Division
Market Development Branch
1428 South King Street
Honolulu, HI, 96814-2512

Phone: (808) 973-9595
Fax: (808) 973-9590

E-mail:  hdoa.md@hawaii.gov