The Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) is a USDA educational and outreach program that focuses on supporting growers who want to gain USDA Organic certification. The program is set up to provide support in a few ways:
- Connecting transitioning growers with mentors who are already USDA Organic certified
- Build mentoring networks for insight and advice
- Continued help for growers following certification
TOPP efforts are nation wide and the University of Minnesota (UMN) has more recently been designated as the leader and coordinator for Minnesota TOPP. As a part of the effort, UMN's Organic Agriculture website is now up and will highlight organic research, resources, and information related to TOPP, including a list of our current USDA Organic certified mentors, and UMN technical assistance staff.
If you are interested in participating in MN TOPP's mentee/mentor program, information and applications for both mentors and mentees can be found on our TOPP landing page.
Additionally questions can be directed to Helene Murray, Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture (MISA), murra021@umn.edu or 1-800-909-6472.
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