The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended the deadline for the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) 2024 to December 13, giving organic dairy farmers two extra weeks to apply. Eligible farmers include those with certified organic dairy farms that produce milk from cows, goats, or sheep.

ODMAP 2024 helps organic dairy farmers deal with challenges like market changes, high costs, and unstable feed supplies. The program supports them by covering marketing costs in 2024 based on their 2023 costs.

Farmers interested in applying must contact their local USDA Service Center. To apply, they need to provide their 2023 milk production, proof of organic certification, and complete the application form.

ODMAP 2024 is part of a broader set of support programs, including Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), which has already provided over $36 million in benefits for the 2024 year.

More information can be found on the FSA Dairy Programs webpage.