Eigible organic growers and processors can now apply to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for up to 50% reimbursement of their 2020-2021 organic certification costs. The department received reimbursement approval from the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program, which provides funding through the National Organic Certification Cost Share Program. Reimbursements are limited to a maximum of $500 per category of certification. Application deadline is Nov. 1 and funds are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis until they are depleted.