Producer Self-Certification

Eligibility for EQIP Organic during Transition Period:

To: District Conservationist

NRCS

For your consideration, I have submitted an application through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to assist me with transitioning my farm/ranch to an organic production system.

By this letter, I hereby acknowledge that in order to receive organic related technical and financial assistance through EQIP, I agree to develop and implement conservation practices for certified organic production that are consistent with an organic system plan per provisions established in the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Farm Bill) and to standards established in the National Organic Programs (NOP) Act (7 USC 6501-6522).

I understand that if I do not meet this requirement during the period while transitioning to organic production, my EQIP program contract may be terminated and I may be responsible for repayment of benefits received and possible assessment of liquidated damages.

Signed: _

Date:

Name: _________________________

Address: _________________________

City, State ZIP: _________________________

Phone and/or email: _________________________