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The Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Regional Partnership for Organic Transition is supported through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP).

TOPP is a program of the USDA Organic Transition Initiative and is administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP).

Map of the United States showing six regional hubs for organic agriculture, each with a numbered circle and color coding: Northwest (1, brown), West/Southwest (2, yellow), Plains (3, green), Midwest (4, light green), Southeast (5, blue), Northeast/Mid-Atlantic (6, light blue). The map includes a legend with logos for each region.

Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Regional Partnership for Organic Transition is a coalition of organizations providing technical assistance and wrap-around support for transitioning and existing organic farmers.

This Regional Partnership serves producers in Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware.

Two Years of Progress: How TOPP is Growing Organic from the Ground Up

Since launching in 2022, the USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program has played a key role in strengthening organic farming communities. This report reflects on the program’s first two years, featuring producer stories, meaningful partnerships, and key insights into how TOPP helps operations transition to organic, supports local economies, and creates new market opportunities.

Read the 2024 Impact Report

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Who benefits from this partnership?

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The Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Regional Partnership for Organic Transition:

  • Connects transitioning farmers with farmer mentors

  • Hosts community-building opportunities, including workshops and field days

  • Creates technical assistance resources

  • Supports the organic workforce through training and education

  • Helps producers overcome technical and financial shifts during and after organic certification

Learn more about TOPP!

National TOPP Website

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