N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services is now taking applications for this year’s Organic Cost Share program. The program can reimburse up to 75%, or $750, the cost of certification for expenses paid between October 1, 2018, and September 30, 2019.

The program application is attached along with a substitute W-9 form.

The following items must be supplied to process your application:

• Copies of itemized invoices from your certification agency showing costs paid between October 1, 2018, and September 30, 2019.
• A copy of your organic certificate or letter from your certification agency stating you have met the requirements and will be issued a certificate.
• Completed NC organic cost-share application (download from link)
• Complete State_of_North_Carolina_Sub_W-9 (download from link)

These forms can be mailed, faxed, or emailed to:
Heather Barnes
Marketing Specialist
NCDA&CS
1020 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1020
919-707-3127
919-715-0155 (fax)
heather.barnes@ncagr.gov

If you have any questions about this program, please contact Heather Barnes via email or telephone.