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Let's Go Organic

The Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) is a network assembled by the USDA’s National Organic Program to support transitioning and organic producers with mentorship and resources.

We are six regions working together nationwide towards a common goal:
to grow the network of organic producers.

With TOPP, producers transitioning to organic will find support through the transition and certification process. Mentorship, workshops, webinars, field days, technical assistance, and other educational events will offer opportunities to learn about organic production, the certification process, market opportunities, and more.

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Find your region below to learn more about mentorship, events, and resources.

Join Our Mentorship Program

The TOPP mentorship program builds connections between experienced organic producers and producers transitioning to organic, supports the transition process, and creates a stronger network of organic producers across the United States.

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Dan Paulsen (NRCS) and Roger, soy beans, Roger, Lansink Organic Farms, Odebolt, IA

For Mentees

Transitioning producers gain support, guidance, and development through mentorship.

As a transitioning producer you will receive free mentorship from an experienced organic producer. Mentors and transitioning producers will work together to set goals for the mentorship year and will form a strong network of organic producers across the region.

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Eric, Nelson Organics, Pendleton, OR

For Mentors

Mentors play a crucial role in helping new organic producers succeed while growing the organic movement.

As a mentor, you will have the opportunity to guide and support producers who are transitioning to organic, providing them with valuable insights, practical advice, and industry best practices. Mentorship training, time, and travel are paid. All crop and livestock producers are welcome to apply!

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Upcoming Events

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Jan-Feb15-262025

Farmers Market Promotion Project

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University of Nevada (Reno)

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The Farmers Market Promotion Project grant plan calls for delivering trainings for market managers regarding website marketing, social media marketing, web functionality marketing, community and media relations, and on-site marketing.

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Jan-Jun212025

Iowa State University: Organic Agriculture Theory and Practice Course

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Iowa State University Organic Agriculture Program

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (CST) | Online or Curtiss Hall in Ames, Room 13

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The Iowa State University Organic Agriculture program offers a 16 week course, ” Organic Agriculture Theory and Practice Course,” to provide an understanding of the historical origins and ecological theories behind the practices related to organic agriculture.

This course offers an interdisciplinary examination of organic crop and livestock production and socio-economic processes and policies in organic agriculture from researcher and producer perspectives.

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Feb18-202025

Urban and Small Farms Conference

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Utah State University

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Annual conference for small-acreage urban and specialty crop producers located in the State of Utah and the Intermountain West.

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Feb18-202025

Mariculture Conference of Alaska

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Regeneration North

8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Sitka , AK

The Mariculture Conference of Alaska is an opportunity to engage with members of the mariculture industry, hear from experts, and connect with farmers, processors, researchers, community leaders, and other professionals.

The goal of the conference is to support the continued development of mariculture in the state by reviewing accomplishments, addressing challenges, and exploring opportunities in research, innovation, education, and industry growth.

In addition to the conference, this event will host the annual meetings for members of the Alaska Mariculture Alliance (AMA) and Alaska Shellfish Growers Association (ASGA).

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Feb18-202025

Southwest Ag Summit

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STATE LEAD: Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems

Yuma, AZ

The Southwest Ag Summit is the desert Southwest’s premier agriculture industry show. The Summit is centered in the middle of some of the most diverse and productive agricultural land in the world and is surrounded by over .6 million acres of irrigated land all within 120 miles of Yuma, Arizona. The target audience includes those in Arizona, New Mexico, Southern California, and Northern Mexico.

In partnership with the University of Arizona, Arizona Western College and Yuma County Farm Bureau, Yuma Fresh Vegetable Association organizers ensure the summit provides current content that growers will directly apply to their present cultural and management practices. World renowned experts will virtually present on topics including but not limited to irrigation management, immigration reform, fresh produce safety, crop protection, energy conservation, and new cropping technology. The virtual keynote speakers will present in the morning followed by the virtual breakout sessions.

In addition to continuing education opportunities, the Summit provides an opportunity to learn what others are doing in the industry and ways we can all work together.

The vision of the Southwest Agricultural Summit has always been to bring knowledge and innovation to agriculture in the desert regions and continue to make this area known throughout the world for the quality products that are grown here.

News

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February 2025 Northwest TOPP Newsletter

February 12, 2025
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January 2025 Northwest TOPP Newsletter

January 09, 2025
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TOPP Seeks Designer or Design Firm to Collaborate on Impact Report

January 02, 2025
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Job Opening: Organic Project Contractor

December 19, 2024
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NE TOPP Core Partners Attend MOFGA’s Common Ground Country Fair

October 04, 2024
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NW TOPP Program Mentor and Mentee

NW TOPP Stories

October 03, 2024
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Why Technical Note 12 Is Such a Big Deal

September 27, 2024
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Farmer-Led Trials Program

September 02, 2024
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New Toolkit Highlights How Organic Practices Lead the Way in Regenerative Agriculture

September 02, 2024
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OFRF Awarded USDA NRCS Cooperative Agreement

September 02, 2024
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National TOPP Meetings

September 02, 2024
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SE TOPP July 2024 News

August 22, 2024
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KOLO 8 News Feature – “UNR launches program to increase the number of organic farmers”

July 09, 2024
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Veteran Farmers of NJ Hosts Inaugural Veteran Farmer Rally Day at Fairgrown Farm

July 08, 2024
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Marketing Foraged Weeds on Organic Farms

July 08, 2024
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Vermont’s Food Hubs Achieve Organic Certification

June 05, 2024
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Hānai’Ai Quarterly Newsletter

May 09, 2024
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Quarterly Newsletter

May 08, 2024
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2023 TOPP WSW Region Public Report

May 01, 2024
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Presentation materials on organic basics

May 01, 2024
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SE TOPP News – Year 1 in Review

April 15, 2024
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Transition to Organic Partnership Program Releases Workforce Development Request for Proposal

April 03, 2024
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Success Story: MOA

March 19, 2024
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Success Story: Meeting of the Minds

March 19, 2024
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Q&A: Roz Lehman at Iowa Organic Association

March 19, 2024
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Q&A: Dr. Kathleen Delate at Iowa State University Organic Agriculture Program

March 19, 2024
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Texas TOPP Newsletter February 2024

February 05, 2024
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Alaska Food Policy Council Annual Conference

January 08, 2024
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Year In Review

November 30, 2023
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Transition to Organic Partnership Program Releases National TOPP Website

October 04, 2023
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Texas TOPP News October 2023

October 03, 2023
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Midwest TOPP Newsletter September 2023

September 20, 2023
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GROWING ORGANIC COMMUNITY

September 20, 2023
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INCLUDING NRCS IN YOUR TOPP PROJECTS

September 20, 2023
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Meet TOPP

September 20, 2023
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Transitioning to Organic Highlighted at Iowa Summer Field Days

September 20, 2023
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USDA Seeks Input on Organic Initiative and Market Development Grants

August 08, 2023
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Organic-Focused Education Paves the Way to Technical Skills

June 29, 2023
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USDA to Invest up to $300 million in New Organic Transition Initiative

August 22, 2022
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