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
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.
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.
USDA Organic 101 Blog Series
This is an anthology of the USDA Organic Blog Series so that the entire series is in one location.
Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) Factsheet
Certified Organic Facts: Are you in the know?
Organic Certifiers in Texas
Organic Certifiers-Texas-AGEC-319XC-L All the organic certifiers that our Texas Producers use.
Organic Certifiers in Arizona
Organic Certifiers in Arizona Q1 AZ fact sheet which provides basic information on the certification process, requirements, and certifiers available to AZ producers
NRCS-EQIP flier
TOPP West OTI Printable flier for partners to raise awareness of supports through NRCS-EQIP in English
Podcast “On TOPP of Organic”
On TOPP of Organic, host Timber Darnell and co-host Bob Whitney! Our goal is to bring in expert advice as on everything related to Organic Farming in Texas. We will be taking a deep dive into soil health, certification requirements, National Organic Standard Board, crop rotations, pest management, and so much more! Tune in as… Continue reading Podcast “On TOPP of Organic”