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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)

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.

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Jan182025

Organic Intensives Series with Michigan Organic Food and Farm Alliance (MOFFA)

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Michigan Organic Food and Farm Alliance (MOFFA)

East Lansing, MI (MSU Campus: Plant and Soil Sciences Building)

In-Person

Participate in one of Michigan Organic Food and Farm Alliance (MOFFA) Organic Intensives – day-long courses developed to acquire practical, first-hand information from Michigan farmers and gardeners.

For 2025, we are offering the opportunity to learn from experienced experts and producers in one of three topic areas:

  • Korean Natural Farming
  • Farming in a Changing Climate
  • Innovative Marketing

 

For more information or to register: https://moffa.net/organic-intensives

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Jan182025

NOFA New York: 43rd Annual Winter Conference

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NOFA NY

7:30 am - 8:00 pm (EST) | SUNY Morrisville: Morrisville, NY

In-Person

For more than four decades, the NOFA-NY Winter Conference has convened farmers, food system professionals, educators, advocates, homesteaders, and gardeners who are passionate about building a better food system. Mutual support and the generous exchange of knowledge is a hallmark of the NOFA-NY community as we remain true to our vision of a just and resilient farming system grounded in a diverse community now and for future generations.

The upcoming conference, focused on building resilience in the face of a changing climate, will feature more than 20 educational workshops and the Farmer of the Year keynote speech, a trade show, evening entertainment, and more. To learn more, please visit us at nofany.org/conference.

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Jan20-252025

EcoFarm

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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!

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Jan202025

Opportunities and Barriers To Organic Certification: Collaborative Farming Listening Session

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Earthly Delights LLC

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm (PT) | Boise, ID

This listening session is presented in partnership with the Boise Farmers Market and Dry Creek Growers and will bring together growers for a festive evening of camaraderie collaboration. Topics will include opportunities and barriers to organic certification for urban and peri-urban farmers, as well as producers in other parts of the Treasure Valley.

News

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January 2025 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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Midwest TOPP Newsletter November 2023

November 30, 2023
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Organic Workforce Development

November 30, 2023
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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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