The National Organic Coalition is offering limited scholarship dollars to farmers who wish to attend the USDA/National Organic Standards Board meeting in Seattle, WA from April 23 until April 26. We will disburse our pool of scholarship money based on the number of applications and stated needs, so the amount of each scholarship is unknown at this time. 

Scholarship recipients are asked to attend the NOC Pre-NOSB meeting on Tuesday, April 23 from 9:00 am – 5:30 pm at the Renaissance Seattle Hotel. Learn more.

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* 1. Please tell us about yourself and your farm.

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* 2. Are you certified organic?

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* 3. Have you been to an NOSB or Pre-NOSB meeting before?

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* 4. Will you attend the Pre-NOSB meeting on Tuesday, April 23?

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* 5. What organic issues are most important to you?

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* 6. Please estimate your total expenses to attend the meeting (if you are driving, mileage will be reimbursed @ $.58/mile). NOC can cover the cost of travel, hotel, and meals. Scholarships will be paid upon the submission of copies of receipts (and mileage) to NOC totaling up to the award amount.

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* 7. How did you learn about this scholarship opportunity? Which individual or organization shared information with you about how to apply?

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