The podcast series consists of interviews and discussions on current organic issues. Podcasts are 100% developed by Cal Poly Students. They are released on a monthly basis.
Resources Category: Organic Certification
Find detailed information on the organic certification process. Understand the requirements, documentation, and steps needed to achieve certified organic status for your farm or products.
Organic Resource Database
The UC OAI Organic Resource Database is a tool for you to connect with organizations or individuals in your region and across the state that offer a range of activities – from technical, financial and other forms of assistance to applied research for organic agriculture.
Base de datos de agencias certificadas orgánicas
Este base de datos de CAFF contiene información que le ayudará a seleccionar un certificador orgánico de “tamaño adecuado” que satisfará las necesidades de su granja.
Las similitudes y las diferencias entre el Programa Orgánico Nacional (NOP), le Ley de Modernización de la Seguridad Alimentaria (FSMA) y las Auditorías de Seguridad Alimentaria de Tercer Partido (3rd Party food safety audits)
Esta guía actualizada presenta las similitudes y las diferencias entre el Programa Orgánico Nacional (NOP), le Ley de Modernización de la Seguridad Alimentaria (FSMA) y las Auditorías de Seguridad Alimentaria de Tercer Partido (3rd Party food safety audits). Esta guía sirve como un repaso y siempre debe consultar directamente con su agencia de Orgánica y/o… Continue reading Las similitudes y las diferencias entre el Programa Orgánico Nacional (NOP), le Ley de Modernización de la Seguridad Alimentaria (FSMA) y las Auditorías de Seguridad Alimentaria de Tercer Partido (3rd Party food safety audits)
Commercial Availability Searches (Seed Searches) Fact Sheet
2-page fact sheet providing an overview of commercial availability searches (seed searches) for seeds and planting stock. Info includes when a seed search is needed and how to record it.
Organic Fraud Complaint Guide: Crops (Strengthening Organic Systems)
This resource provides an outline to support documentation and approach to a complaint process or investigation of potential fraud. An effective complaint and investigation includes: Who, What, Where, When, and How.
Organic Fraud Prevention Guide for Inspectors (Strengthening Organic Systems)
Organic Fraud Prevention Guide for Inspectors
Organic Livestock and Poultry Standard Handbook (Strengthening Organic Systems)
This guide provides quick reference tools for inspectors and reviewers relating to changes under OLPS for the implementation date of January 2, 2025.
How to Use the Organic Integrity Database (Strengthening Organic Systems)
A step-by-step guide to searching The Organic Integrity Database (INTEGRITY), a comprehensive registry of certified organic operations worldwide.
Rhodiola Rosea Market Opportunities
The Alaska Food Policy Council (AFPC), in collaboration with Oregon Tilth and the Northwest Transition to Organic Partnership Program (NW TOPP), and Spork Consulting conducted a Rhodiola market research project in early 2024. This work aimed to explore the current state and potential of Rhodiola farming in Alaska, identifying both existing and prospective growers, determining… Continue reading Rhodiola Rosea Market Opportunities