ODMAP Payments to Organic Dairy Producers, Organic Oversight and Enforcement Report and TOPP Success Story
USDA Provides $5 Million in Second Round of Payments to Help Organic Dairy Producers Cover Increased Costs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today is announcing a second round of payments for dairy producers through the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP), providing an additional $5 million to help dairy producers mitigate market volatility, higher input and transportation costs, and unstable feed supply and prices that have created unique hardships in the organic dairy industry. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has already paid out $15 million in the first round of payments for eligible producers, bringing total ODMAP payments to $20 million.
Farmers and ranchers talk about soil health and crop rotation while touring a certified organic farm and ranch in southeastern Montana
“This program is critical to keeping small, organic dairies sustainable as they continue to weather a combination of challenges outside of their control,” said FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux. “In total, we’re providing $20 million to give organic dairy producers additional economic support to stay in operation until markets return to more favorable conditions.”
FSA accepted ODMAP applications from May 24 to August 11. Eligible producers for ODMAP included certified organic dairy operations that produce milk from cows, goats and sheep. The second ODMAP payment is automatic, participating producers do not need to take action.
