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Manitoba Organic Transition Program
September 2008
September 2008
Programs and Services
Organic Transition Program
PURPOSE OF PROGRAM/SERVICE
The goal of the Manitoba Organic Transition Program (MOTP) is to increase organic agricultural production and processing in Manitoba by assisting producers and processors with the cost of transitioning to certified organic status.
WHO QUALIFIES
Producers and Processors
AVAILABLE BENEFITS/ASSISTANCE
MOTP will reimburse up to 2/3 of the cost of certification fees paid by Manitoba operators to an organic certification agency during the formal transition period to full organic status. The maximum contribution is $800 per year for two years.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
Available from the
MAFRI
OrganicultureWWW site or the
Crops Knowledge Centre
Box 1149 65-3rd Ave. N.E.
Carman, Manitoba R0G 0J0
Phone: (204) 745-5630
WHO TO CONTACT:
Contact your
local GO Team Office or Centre.
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