The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has extended the timeline to apply for a special Organic Initiative, available through the agency’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Organic producers and those transitioning to organic now have until March 12, 2010, to apply for the current round of funding consideration during fiscal year 2010.
Additional information on this initiative is available here: https://sites.udel.edu/weeklycropupdate/files/2010/03/NRCSorganic.pdf
or contact one of the Delaware NRCS Offices:
Sussex County: (302) 856-3990, ext 3
Kent County: (302) 741-2600, ext. 3
New Castle County: (302) 832-3100, ext. 3