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.
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.
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.
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!
Upcoming Events
Farmers Market Promotion Project
University of Nevada (Reno)
multiple, NV
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.
EcoFarm
Berkeley Food Institute
Asilomar , CA
We are taking four students with us to EcoFarm, 2025. We will be participating in the Wednesday pre conference workshop hosted by UCSC.
Featuring over 60 skill-building workshops, keynotes, pre-conference events, farm tours, seed swaps, tastings, networking, Spanish programming, and of course the EcoFarm dance!
Eco Farm Conference
MA'O Organic Farms
Pacific Grove, CA
5 representatives from MAʻO will be attending Eco Farm Conference in January. Our goal is to gather knowledge and trends within the Organic sector to bring back to Hawaiʻi. We are gathering ideas as we plan and create our Organic Conference we hope to host in late 2025 or 2026.
The 45th Annual ECOFARM Conference
California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF)
Pacific Grove, CA
The largest sustainable agriculture gathering in the Western US, EcoFarm is 4 full days of learning, networking, community building and celebrating. This year’s schedule includes an pre-conference event on organic IPM, keynotes by successful organic farmers, and over 50 workshops on topics ranging from production to policy.
Oregon Soil Health Summit
Oregon State University Center for Small Farms & Community Food Systems
8:30 am - 5:00 pm (PT) | Corvallis, OR
The Summit will provide education, resources and connection so that Oregon’s farm service providers can better support farmers and ranchers in promoting soil health.
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