The National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has many programs to help farmers convert to organic farming operations. The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is “NRCS’ flagship conservation program that helps farmers, ranchers and forest landowners integrate conservation into working lands.” Under EQIP, Organic Transition Initiative 823 (OTI) is specifically meant to help those transitioning to… Continue reading NRCS 823 EQIP Practices – Plains
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.
Fraud Prevention Insights with Harriet Behar
In this episode of the Acres USA podcast, host Taylor Henry interviews Harriet Behar, an organic inspector and educator, about sustainable farming practices and the prevention of organic fraud in the supply chain. Behar shares her extensive experience with organic farming, describing her work on her certified organic farm and her involvement with the National… Continue reading Fraud Prevention Insights with Harriet Behar
Preventing Fraud in the Supply Chain
Podcast Episode – Growing Together: SE TOPP’s Farmer to Farmer Mentorship Program
Unlock the potential of organic farming in the Southeast with guidance from experts Amanda Rose Newton and Emily Deruelle of Florida Organic Growers. This enlightening conversation peels back the layers of the Southeast Transition to Organic Partnership Program (SE-TOPP), and you’ll gain invaluable insights into developing successful organic practices and connecting with a thriving community.… Continue reading Podcast Episode – Growing Together: SE TOPP’s Farmer to Farmer Mentorship Program
Preparing for Your Organic Inspection Webinar
In this webinar, Florida Organic Growers (FOG) and the Southeast Transition to Organic Partnership Program (SE TOPP) share information on navigating organic inspections successfully. Understanding what to expect during inspections is crucial for maintaining compliance and ensuring the integrity of your organic products. This workshop provides invaluable insights and practical tips to help you prepare… Continue reading Preparing for Your Organic Inspection Webinar
Introduction to Organic Certification for Beginning Farmers
Nicole Dehne, Vermont Organic Farmers (VOF) Certification Director, shares an overview of the organic certification process.
Transitional Production Plan
A Transitional Production Plan (TPP) is a tool for producers transitioning to organic and looking to get certified organic. The TPP prepares producers for organic certification and helps producers develop an organic management plan for the transition period. A completed TPP can be reviewed and signed by a USDA accredited certifier and can be used… Continue reading Transitional Production Plan
To Certify or Not to Certify Webinar
Mark Keating, who has been working in organic, local, and sustainable agriculture since 1988, answers your questions about organic certification. He began his career working as a farm laborer and food processing technician, and has spent stretches working in cooperative extension, state and federal civil service, academia and journalism. He worked for the USDA National… Continue reading To Certify or Not to Certify Webinar
4 Common Mistakes by First Time Organic Growers
The article covers a few common mistakes that the NOFA/Mass Organic Certification Technical Assistance Provider often sees on first-time applications for organic certification.
Black Farmer Index: Organic Growing Traditions
This video highlights the organic growing traditions of farmers of color.