LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Nebraska organic producers wanting to do more planting or those wanting to get in the game have until May 29 to apply to be first in line for federal funding.
U.S. Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan recently announced $50 million has been made available to encourage more organic agriculture production. That includes $1.8 million available in Nebraska.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service will begin taking applications Monday. Producers can apply after May 29, but their applications won't get priority.
State conservationist Steve Chick says the initiative is an opportunity for Nebraska farmers and ranchers who have considered making the transition to organic agriculture or for those who want to expand their acres.
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