Video and webpage overview of the organic transition process, certification requirements, and available resources to support your transition to organic agriculture.
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.
Arkansas Organic Chronicles Podcast Live Q & A with Luke and Joe – Recordkeeping for Seeds & Transplants (Center for Arkansas Farms and Food)
Today we are talking about organic records for seeds and transplant media and talking cover crops.
Glossary of Terms for Organic Certification for Handlers
Many organizations, organic certifiers, and even the USDA organic regulations provide glossaries of terms for organic certification, but many of those terms are not relevant to handling operations. In this resource, Glossary of Terms for Organic Certification for Handlers, you will find lists of common words, phrases, terms, and acronyms used in the organic certification… Continue reading Glossary of Terms for Organic Certification for Handlers
Certification Process Overview for Handlers
Obtaining organic certification as a handler or processor can feel like a daunting task. Understanding the certification process from beginning to end can provide confidence in starting the endeavor. In this resource, we detail the full certification process from application to determination, and lay out the players who you will encounter along the way. This… Continue reading Certification Process Overview for Handlers
A Newcomer’s Guide to Organic Regulations for Handlers
Every certified handling operation in the United States is required to comply with the USDA organic regulations. These rules ensure the integrity of the organic supply chain and marketplace, but studying legal terminology and language can induce a headache in even the most savvy reader. In this guide, we will take a plain language tour… Continue reading A Newcomer’s Guide to Organic Regulations for Handlers
OFRF Transitioning to Organic Resources
This resource developed by the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) supports farmers by offering tailored guidance for every stage of the organic journey. It includes certification steps, farmer stories, and educational tools to help producers explore, prepare for, or maintain organic practices—whether certified or not—making it a valuable companion for successful organic transitions.
Treasure Valley Farmer Listening Session Report
A listening session report from farmers in the Treasure Valley, Idaho.
Central Oregon Needs Assessment Report
Needs assessment report on farmers and organic certification in Central Oregon.
