Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP)
The Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) is investing up to $100 million over five years in cooperative agreements with non-profit organizations who will partner with others to provide technical assistance and wrap-around support for transitioning and existing organic farmers.
USDA Agricultual Marketing Service is building partnership networks in six regions across the United States with trusted organizations serving direct farmer training, education and outreach activities. NOFA-NH is one of the Core Partners in TOPP along with the many other organizations in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic region.
TOPP Quick Links
Let’s Go Organic!
TOPP will provide valuable services to farmers in the northeast through:
Farmer to Farmer mentorship programs
Technical Assistance trainings
Resource development
Community building opportunities and networking with peers
Help producers overcome technical, cultural, and financial shifts during and following certification
Engage educational and training institutions (including crop advisors and extension agents) on organic workforce training and education and future human capital planning.
Apply to the Mentorship Program
Apply to Receive Mentorship
TOPP is open to farmers:
transitioning to organic,
expanding certified acreage, or
adding a new scope of organic production.
Get free mentorship to navigate certification, recordkeeping, and production, and join a growing network of organic farmers in New Hampshire.
Apply now to be part of this exciting program and build your organic future. Learn more…
Become a Mentor
TOPP is actively seeking experienced and knowledgeable certified organic producers who are passionate about organic production and interested in sharing their expertise with TOPP mentees.
Apply below to be part of this exciting new program. You will part of a network of farmers building organic community in New Hampshire.
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Quick links for ALL TOPP participants
Skills for Successful Mentoring
Self-help & Improvement Links for ALL TOPP participants (Suggested)
Understanding Cultural Competence for Equity & Inclusion
Mentorship Cultural Competence Self-Assessment
*All program and self-help links are available at organictranistion.org
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