The Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP), administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA), offers payments  to eligible organic dairy producers. Eligible ODMAP participants will receive a 1-time payment, calculated based on a cost share of marketing costs on the pounds of organic milk marketed for the 2022 calendar year not to exceed 5 million pounds of production..

• Applicant Eligibility:some text
  • Produce milk from cows, sheep or goats
  • Provide USDA organic certification
  • Certify to amount of organic milk marketed in 2022
  • Complete and submit FSA-630 application
  • New, transitioning, or dairy producers increasing milk production may enroll using anticipated 2023 milk marketing
• Payment Rate: The ODMAP payment rate will be $1.10 per cwt. FSA determined the payment price by comparing the Federal Order gross payment price in relationship to the lessor NASS all-milk price that includes marketing and hauling fees deductions, identifies the attributable marketing costs on average across all orders in the amount of $1.10 per cwt. 
• Application Process: Organic dairy producers  submit an FSA-630 application t to their local FSA office. The application must be complete including all supporting documentation..

Additional Benefits:

• Economic Support: ODMAP helps offset the marketing costs of organic dairy producers making it more affordable for producers to remain in the organic market.
• Encouragement of Organic Practices: By reducing financial barriers, the program promotes the adoption of organic farming and handling practices, supporting environmental sustainability and market growth.
• Support for Diverse Operations: The program is accessible to a wide range of operations, including small and mid-sized farms, promoting diversity in the organic sector.

How to Enroll: To apply for the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program , producers  must complete and submit an ODMAP application to their local FSA office. The application process includes certifying to 2022 milk production, and providing supporting documentation.. Detailed enrollment instructions and deadlines are available through the local FSA office or the official USDA website.

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Producers and handlers are encouraged to check with their local FSA office for specific requirements, application deadlines, and additional program details.

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