EQIP Organic Application Materials & Documents

In addition to the application, you will need to file several forms to certify that you are eligible to participate in federal programs. Please contact your local NRCS office for assistance with these forms.

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EQIP Organic application materials

EQIP Conservation Program Application & Appendix (CCC-1200)
Highly Erodible Land and Wetland Conservation Certification (AD-1026)
Average Adjusted Gross Income Certification (CCC-926)

Other forms and materials you may need

Member's Information (CCC-901)
Power of Attorney (FSA-211)
Farm Operating Plan for Individuals (CCC-902I)
Direct Deposit Form (SF-1199a)
Request for Taxpayer Identification Number (IRS-W9)
Self-certification letter for producers transitioning to organic operations

EQIP Organic Initiative payment rates & ranking criteria

EQIP Organic Initiative Eligible Practices & Payment Rates (2009) - a list of all of the conservation practices available through EQIP and the payment rates for each.
EQIP Organic Initiative Ranking Criteria (2009) - certified organic - the tool used to rank certified organic applications. Applications scoring highest in the state will be awarded funding first.
EQIP Organic Initiative Ranking Criteria (2009) - transition to organic - the tool used to rank applications from producers who are transitioning to organic operations. Applications scoring highest in the state will be awarded funding first.

Brochures and fact sheets

National Organic Program (NOP) fact sheet on organic certification

Last modified: 06/08/2009