Transition to Organic Partnership Program TOPP
TOPP is a program of the USDA Organic Transition Initiative and is administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP)
TOPP PARTNERSHIP
Grain Place Foundation is a Partner with Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA) in the Plains Region of the USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). The purpose of TOPP is to increase the number of USDA certified organic farms and businesses. As a partner of OCIA. With our long history of involvement in organic farming as well as processing and marketing organic grains and helping develop new products, Grain Place Foundation is able to offer a variety of opportunities for folks exploring organic certification or careers in the certified organic industry.
Request a Consultation
Consultation to those in various stages of the process of organic certification from the curious to those with specific issues and concerns who are already certified. David Vetter has been a pioneer in these fields for more than 40 years. We have a network of others with expertise and experience in organic farming and food handling. Our farm has a long history of participation in various studies and experimentation that we can share.
Webcasts and Support Groups
We facilitate webcasts and support groups for those with specific interests including – existing organic farmers, farmers interested in transitioning, landlords, those interested in marketing, etc.
