Farmers and ranchers decide to pursue organic certification for many personal, financial and environmental reasons. This publication introduces you to the requirements of the USDA National Organic Program and outlines many of the key strategies producers use to make their three-year transition to organic production a successful one. It discusses the practice areas common to… Continue reading Transitioning to Organic Production
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.
Steps to Organic Certification
Organic Certification doesn’t have to be daunting. Explore the five key steps in the organic certification process.
Recordkeeping Requirements Fact Sheet
Fact sheet on recordkeeping requirement for organic certification
Recordkeeping for Organic Certification
Keeping accurate records is crucial for any business. Find out what types of records are required for organic certification and how they will be evaluated during the certification process.
Do You Need to Be Certified? Assess Your Supply Chain Matrix
Use this matrix to assess whether your operation needs to be certified, particularly pertaining to the new Strengthening of Organic Enforcement rule.
What is Organic Certification
Fact sheet on the basics of organic certification and steps to certify your operation.
Breaking New Ground: Farmer Perspective on Organic Transition
Breaking New Ground: Farmer Perspectives on Organic Transition, a joint report released by Oregon Tilth and Oregon State University’s Center for Small Farms & Community Food Systems, highlights key recommendations for organizations and agencies that can provide support in crop research, infrastructure and market development as well as shaping public policies for transition to organic… Continue reading Breaking New Ground: Farmer Perspective on Organic Transition
Quick Start Guide: Transition Your Farm Operation to Organic
Need a quick reference guide for how to get started with transitioning to organic? Oregon Tilth’s condensed Quick Start Guide series is designed to answer your big questions quickly, give examples, and point to helpful tools to get started.
Transitioning to Organic Profiles
The publication highlights organic opportunities and offers strategies to address the unique challenges that transitioning producers face. It features livestock, crop, and vegetable producers who were in the process of transitioning or were recently certified organic between 2012 and 2015. The producers’ profiles highlight their motivations to transition, significant challenges encountered, and the outcomes they… Continue reading Transitioning to Organic Profiles
National Organic Farming Handbook
The USDA National Organic Farming Handbook