WSDA would reimburse organic growers The Washington State Department of Agriculture is offering reimbursement for some of the costs of organic certification. Reimbursements, available to qualified producers, handlers, and food processors, are limited to 75 percent of licensing costs, up to a maximum of $750. Funds are available for both the 2008 and 2009 certification years, according to a news release from WSDA. WSDA is authorized to spend $950,000 of U.S. Department of Agriculture funds that were part of the 2008 Farm Bill to support the organic industry with certification costs. An estimated 1,200 certified organic producers, processors, and handlers […]