Natural England - Organic Farming Scheme

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Organic Farming Scheme

What happened to the OFS?

The Organic Farming Scheme closed to new applicants in March 2005.

It was replaced by the Organic Entry Level Scheme in Environmental Stewardship.

Further details about Organic Food and Farming and the new Environmental Stewardship schemes are available

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