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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

Iowa State University Organic Agriculture Program

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (CST) | Online or Curtiss Hall in Ames, Room 13

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The Iowa State University Organic Agriculture program offers a 16 week course, ” Organic Agriculture Theory and Practice Course,” to provide an understanding of the historical origins and ecological theories behind the practices related to organic agriculture.

This course offers an interdisciplinary examination of organic crop and livestock production and socio-economic processes and policies in organic agriculture from researcher and producer perspectives.

DATA: Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (MT) | Online

Join the Swette Center TOPP Data Team for an office hour session on Quarterly Reporting. Come get your questions answered and hear updates from our team.

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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (EST ) | online

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JOIN OUR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OFFICE HOURS TO GET ANSWERS TO YOUR ORGANIC CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS AND ACCESS HELPFUL RESOURCES!  All are welcome!

PCO

10:00 am - 11:00 am (EST) | Online

Virtual

Join us on this webinar to review the basics of organic certification.  Demystifying Organic Certification will answer questions for those new to organic including: What does it mean to be certified organic? What are the steps in organic certification? Is certification right for me?

Preregistration is required.

University of Wisconsin Organic Collaborative

8:00 am (CST) | Madison, WI

In-Person

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Organic Collaborative is excited to announce that registration is open for the Harvest of Ideas: Organic Agriculture as a Solution to Global Challenges event at the Pyle Center on April 8 and 9, 2025.

The incredible lineup of speakers from around the world will share and document ways in which organic agricultural practices continue to support our land, our livestock, our wildlife, our water, our economies and our communities.

Participants will also discuss ways to coordinate research and existing data among countries and share the gains and challenges of different types of policy models.

To learn more and to register please go to: https://uworganic.wisc.edu/event/harvest-of-ideas/

**Space is limited to 100 attendees so hoping folks register early.  Due to our generous donor, we are able to keep the registration fees to a scale of $30-$80 for the 2-day conference.  

News

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April 2025 Northwest TOPP Newsletter

April 01, 2025
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March 2025 Northwest TOPP Newsletter

March 05, 2025
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February 2025 Northwest TOPP Newsletter

February 12, 2025
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January 2025 Northwest 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 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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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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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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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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