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Michigan Organic Listserv October, 2022 From the desk of Vicki Morrone Michigan State University, Dept of Community Sustainability Send your sharings relevant to organic farming and marketing to include in the next listserv to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Last call for USDA NOP Cost Share Visit your FSA office today as the deadline is Oct 30, 2022! This is no trick… Receive partial reimbursement for cost of certification, inspection and even up to $200 from registration from agriculture educational programs. Here is the link to find your FSA office. Call to make an appointment, gather your NOP paper (most recent certificate and receipts for any qualified payments, a cancelled check and they will walk you through the process. https://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app?state=mi&agency=fsa to find your nearest FSA office. USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Costs of Organic, Transitioning Producers Agricultural producers and handlers who are certified organic, along with producers and handlers who are transitioning to organic production, can now apply for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Organic and Transitional Education Certification Program<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjEwMTMuNjUxMDY4NzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5mYXJtZXJzLmdvdi9wYW5kZW1pYy1hc3Npc3RhbmNlL290ZWNwP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.edbsZSGzpjoYHooXRI3GTCOrIdc1AVN6ci1-D8y5pQc/s/1187788916/br/145899740340-l__;!!HXCxUKc!1zlmD0LutuBulrlysxPj1Gj68rJTwx-lv7swi-hkyiCg-USpjOESL7-Oz_w_iwiqoU2MU7qm1mavUR5wI0akFtJ-TXzdNw$> (OTECP) and Organic Certification Cost Share Program<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjEwMTMuNjUxMDY4NzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5mc2EudXNkYS5nb3YvcHJvZ3JhbXMtYW5kLXNlcnZpY2VzL29jY3NwL2luZGV4P3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.qfhrQzD3AH84TNew8zPGo4a6bAW4fWibEHIWjjCg8v0/s/1187788916/br/145899740340-l__;!!HXCxUKc!1zlmD0LutuBulrlysxPj1Gj68rJTwx-lv7swi-hkyiCg-USpjOESL7-Oz_w_iwiqoU2MU7qm1mavUR5wI0akFtIxBDRQpw$> (OCCSP), which help producers and handlers cover the cost of organic certification, along with other related expenses. Applications for OTECP and OCCSP are both due October 31, 2022. OTECP covers: * Certification costs for organic producers and handlers (25% up to $250 per category). * Eligible expenses for transitional producers, including fees for pre-certification inspections and development of an organic system plan (75% up to $750). * Registration fees for educational events (75% up to $200). * Soil testing (75% up to $100). Meanwhile, OCCSP covers 50% or up to $500 per category of certification costs in 2022. This cost share for certification is available for each of these categories: crops, wild crops, livestock, processing/handling and State organic program fees. Producers can receive cost share through both OTECP and OCCSP. Both OTECP and OCCSP cover costs incurred from October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2022. Producers have until October 31, 2022 to file applications, and FSA will make payments as applications are received. To apply, producers and handlers should contact the Farm Service Agency (FSA) at their local USDA Service Center. As part of completing the OCCSP applications, producers and handlers will need to provide documentation of their organic certification and eligible expenses. Organic producers and handlers may also apply for OCCSP through participating State agencies. Additional details can be found on the OTECP<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjEwMTMuNjUxMDY4NzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5mYXJtZXJzLmdvdi9wYW5kZW1pYy1hc3Npc3RhbmNlL290ZWNwP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.rk2pztZaHycNM_EAhJvfNLciTqXujsMDmHZ9dwmHE88/s/1187788916/br/145899740340-l__;!!HXCxUKc!1zlmD0LutuBulrlysxPj1Gj68rJTwx-lv7swi-hkyiCg-USpjOESL7-Oz_w_iwiqoU2MU7qm1mavUR5wI0akFtJP38G5CA$> and OCCSP<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjEwMTMuNjUxMDY4NzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5mc2EudXNkYS5nb3YvcHJvZ3JhbXMtYW5kLXNlcnZpY2VzL29jY3NwL2luZGV4P3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.iqaRJTtqq1Ef1Ftk1TIMKG47ZPEKjiPma_7kF5jsOe8/s/1187788916/br/145899740340-l__;!!HXCxUKc!1zlmD0LutuBulrlysxPj1Gj68rJTwx-lv7swi-hkyiCg-USpjOESL7-Oz_w_iwiqoU2MU7qm1mavUR5wI0akFtIhJSxrgg$> webpages. Contacts Brian Buehler 517-324-5244 / [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Tri-State CSA Conference "Thinking Inside the Box"<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ejksfnzWM4zMwy0pUtR3d3AsbQ78Sed9KgxOk3rgexNyGQlCi7acpviG0SsmPVWP4kDNackactlMqko9IU4DZ0mqrTFNnoY26YbyqgRacI00OYsVHh5KvXwJdMRQKdR64lEsDgm1riG78ep8egm5q_DrCPYuiulrdvF_ot5oU4iCFbZMbD4jl2hGR1BDfptLd1VquF6q3DsGQVML-p8c-3iOC6NcZVAE2PE7lnKFDzjbey1viLtRTiEY6-mqHKRkxEUeFHOPpQm3XNAi3uVbOf51H2bi_TW4WlPOFqk1Q8awWCjc2Ug6cpD_9H8OLook&c=S2ZODmaSWE9B_3GuzxuRIjFG5hzBD2rE2-MARcBDPf1dz-KBeC1ykg==&ch=LiGmjC25K1xOiO09eXjnGliSJsUXruJOEXZaS0ZXCSsQdSPERrSTUA==__;!!HXCxUKc!yr9G8BYRiNGJqoVRC_xW6lXAPmrHuyYo9yWZhZgWK_PA5Sed2hceUjVNqKycyL-8dg2hSyHhOE0mtkC0vg$> November 12-13, 2022. 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Ft. Wayne, Indiana Want to learn more about how to start a community supported agriculture (CSA) program? How about learning how to expand your existing CSA and make it more sustainable and successful? If so, then the Thinking Inside the Box: Growing CSAs across the Tri-State Region Conference, is a place to find answers to those and other CSA questions. Nutrient Management Workshop for Educators<https://events.anr.msu.edu/event.cfm?eventID=31DE70D6902600712CF77F3114822CEF6C9BCEF17E16E9B69243B311F8BC67F2> and Farmer Leaders Nov. 10, 2022, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Located at Agro Liquid, 3055 M-21, St. Johns, MI 48879 * Review of state law and GAAMPS concerning nutrient management and manure * Working with NRCS. How to use the 590 worksheet. * Nutrient Financials * Nutrient Management Tool Box Here is the link to register for the workshop. The cost is free, but you need to register as space is limited and they need a count for lunch. For more details and to register click here: Event Summary for Nutrient Management Workshop | ANR Events Management System<https://events.anr.msu.edu/event.cfm?eventID=31DE70D6902600712CF77F3114822CEF6C9BCEF17E16E9B69243B311F8BC67F2> Ensuring a safe food supply: Financial assistance through USDA’s food safety certification for specialist crops Program (FSCSC). Click here for additional information<https://www.farmers.gov/pandemic-assistance/food-safety> Is your farm growing produce that is typically eaten fresh. Then you probably have sought out food safety inspection through the USDA. Join the webinar on November 3, 2022. If your specialty crop operation recently incurred on-farm food safety program expenses related to obtaining or renewing a food safety certification in calendar years 2022 or 2023 then you may be eligible for financial assistance through USDA’s Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops Program (FSCSC). USDA’s Farm Service Agency will accept FSCSC applications for program year 2022 from June 27, 2022, through January 31, 2023. Applications for program year 2023 will be announced at a later date. Eligibility Who is eligible for FSCSC? To be eligible for FSCSC, you must be a specialty crop operation; a small business or very small business; and have obtained or renewed a: * 2022 food safety certification that was issued between June 21, 2022 and December 31, 2022 * 2023 food safety certification issued during the 2023 calendar year * Be located in the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands * Have paid eligible expenses FSCSC is open to specialty crop operations located in the United States and territories. Visit farmers.gov/food-safety<https://www.farmers.gov/coronavirus/pandemic-assistance/food-safety> for a full list of program eligibility requirements. What is the definition of a small business or of a very small business? A small business means an applicant that had an average annual monetary value of specialty crops the applicant sold during the 3-year period preceding the program year of more than $250,000 but not more than $500,000. A very small business means an applicant that had an average annual monetary value of specialty crops the applicant sold during the 3-year period preceding the program year of no more than $250,000. To continue this article, press here.<https://www.farmers.gov/pandemic-assistance/food-safety/faq> Register Today for Free Webinar on Hobby Losses and Tax Form 1099 Filing taxes for an agricultural operation can be challenging, and many producers may not have the funds to hire accountants or tax professionals to assist. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Oklahoma State University are offering two free webinars: Thursday, November 17, 3 p.m. Eastern: Form 1099 Information Returns. The 1099 tax form is used to report various forms of income (other than wages, salaries, and tips) to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Agriculture producers may both receive Form 1099 information returns and be required to issue them. Join USDA and Rob Holcomb Extension Educator from Agricultural Business Management University of Minnesota Extension and Kevin Burkett, Extension Associate for Clemson University, for a producer educational webinar. Register here.<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjEwMTMuNjUwNzMwMDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy56b29tZ292LmNvbS93ZWJpbmFyL3JlZ2lzdGVyL1dOX3BndEJmTDAtVDhhUjZ2dTNLWEFGWWc_dXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPXRheGVzJnV0bV9jb250ZW50PXdlYmluYXImdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.Ap794aFo15fGryyvKJFd_ndhR5ImT7jFz5mUkOroxWs/s/1187788916/br/145844633208-l__;!!HXCxUKc!y6n2jSevXbb6vkwwKrb9k1R1TFqQmOXk9I9omWvk4mtg4Btm4tvckr6g_pSMcHWnET7VPRMQnEqTaAifBlGzx9oPJ-KxWA$> Read More<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjEwMTMuNjUwNzMwMDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5mYXJtZXJzLmdvdi93b3JraW5nLXdpdGgtdXMvdGF4ZXM_dXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPXRheGVzJnV0bV9jb250ZW50PXdlYmluYXImdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.2otc34mp5yI60Vyc1dHQdSASj_ECgviuVLedv4GRom0/s/1187788916/br/145844633208-l__;!!HXCxUKc!y6n2jSevXbb6vkwwKrb9k1R1TFqQmOXk9I9omWvk4mtg4Btm4tvckr6g_pSMcHWnET7VPRMQnEqTaAifBlGzx9oaQ9h8hw$> Certified organic cereal rye seed for sale. Grown in Shepherd, Michigan. Purity is 98.9%, germination of 87% testing on 11/21. 0 % weed seed. Test weight of bag if 55.6#. Price/bushel (1 bag) = $15.00. On hand 1600 bags. Contact Jim Ramon at 989-944-1640 or email Jim@ RamonFarms.com or contact Sally Kniffen at 989-824-317 or [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Employment Sylvan Table is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager- see job posting link below. Please email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> for all inquiries and applications. https://docs.google.com/document/d/10cqcRLgN4VyOGDxdj5CMy8phiiefVc56pgvuGvncfUs/edit<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/10cqcRLgN4VyOGDxdj5CMy8phiiefVc56pgvuGvncfUs/edit__;!!HXCxUKc!2Nnk7xQ5kEhjJPmmncQBnMYbOOFuF5qWTDKUsTPLMvNYraemrz7Nyn5U8Z-0urXBTbc_Rbuva8m1HOYI6piwUk6f$> University of Florida Field and Fork Program, Farm Manager: This position will oversee the Field and Fork Farm and Gardens which is a 10-acre site at the center of the University of Florida campus. The site features a variety of areas, including a greenhouse, annual in-ground vegetable production, agroforestry spaces, native landscaping, research fields, and aeroponics. These spaces are used for experiential learning, classes, tours, research, demonstration, and events. From Art History to Agronomy, the space is designed to allow all academic disciplines to explore and experience food systems concepts and sustainable agriculture in practice. We also welcome the larger community to also participate in our program and host many groups from the public onsite. The space is operated with staff, interns, and volunteers who work together to support its goals and provide food for the Alan and Cathy Hitchcock Field and Fork Pantry and local charities. This position requires someone with strong leadership skills who enjoys working in a dynamic environment with a diverse set of stakeholders; it requires a love of people and education as well as plants and farming. Good communication skills and good organization along with a strong working knowledge of sustainable farming practices are critical. For more details and to apply, please visit: https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/524202/mgr-farm<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/524202/mgr-farm__;!!HXCxUKc!wL3PDYWVmWTA3MOAlpS-qJDVNrAjMfmr6bWTSSsmaPacCHy2PMJU8_2GVzcgQHcWw98OL6JA7r_icSfl$> Vicki Morrone Organic Farming Specialist and Beginning Farmer Educator Dept of Community Sustainability, Michigan State University [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> + 1-517-282-3557 (cell and What’s app) Sorrone11 (skype) If you would like to access previous postings to the Mich-Organic listserv you can copy and paste the following URL into your browser address bar http://list.msu.edu/archives/mich-organic.html