Max Armstrong delves into the challenge of moving from conventional to organic production, which can be expensive. But there's a new Organic Certification Cost Share Program that can help farmers make the switch. The program can help cover a portion of the cost for that process and farmers can contact their local USDA Farm Service Agency office for more information.

Farm Progress America is a daily look at key issues in agriculture. It is produced and presented by Max Armstrong, veteran farm broadcaster and host of This Week in Agribusiness.

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