About the OTI- RAPP Program

This presentation introduces the Organic Transition Initiative Regenerative Agriculture Pathway Program (OTI-RAPP) and NRCS Organic Management Standard 823 in South Dakota. In this session, two experts in the field: Kelsey Ramerth, NRCS staff member, and Dr. Angela K. Jackson, Organic Agriculture Advisor for the South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) talk about new program in SD. Together, they explore how these programs provide valuable guidance and support for farmers and NRCS staff navigating the transition to regenerative organic practices. Whether you're a producer, advocate, or simply interested in sustainable agriculture, this video provides information about the program.

This segment has been funded under a Conservation Collaboration Cooperative Agreement NR246740XXXXC008 between the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA), to promote sustainable agriculture practices and environmental stewardship. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA or NRCS.