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After adopting organic practices, the next step is applying to a USDA-accredited certifying agent. While there are more than 17,000 certified organic farms operating in the U.S, there are less ...

Chef Rod Dodd in North Long Beach owns Organic Harvest Gardens Farms where he teaches youth how to harvest and cook. 24/7 Live Los Angeles Orange County Inland Empire Ventura County California.

The USDA does have a cost-sharing program that can help reimburse organic farmers for up to 75% of these costs, which is capped at $750 per certification category, which include “crops, wild ...