Cailin Irby, CAFF Farm Manager, joins the show to talk about the goods and the bads of organic transition in year one.
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.
MW TOPP Newsletter (Q3 2025)
Transitioning a Livestock Farm to Organic
This 3-page resource summarizes what livestock producers need to know in order to successfully transition their operation to be certified organic. It includes information on feed, health treatments, pasture, housing, and more.
Draft Best Practices for Organic Certification of Farmed Seaweed
This document is a working draft and may be updated.
Is Organic Certification Right for My Urban Farm? (Michigan TOPP)
Certification Compatibility Quiz (Michigan TOPP)
This quiz can help you find your certification match: organic, organic with an add-on certification, a peer-to-peer verification, a regenerative or animal welfare certification, or a general environmental compliance certification.
North Carolina Farmers’ Road Trip
A group of small-scale farmers interested in sustainable and organic farming got expert advice from operators of eight successful farms in southeast North Carolina on Sept. 8-9, 2025. The tour was organized by the N.C. Cooperative Extension and the North Carolina State University College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. The tour featured produce, flower and… Continue reading North Carolina Farmers’ Road Trip
Adding the “O”: Farmer Perspectives and Experiences Transitioning to Organic
In this Seeds of Success informal networking session, two farmers share their experiences and thoughts for demystifying some of the challenges they faced in the process of transitioning to organic.
Get to Know Windy N Ranch (WA) – Certified Organic Livestock Operation
A brief introduction to Windy N Ranch, a certified organic operation in Ellensburg, WA. They raise cattle, sheep, goats, swine, layers, and meat birds on 1,000 acres of pasture. This resource provides an overview of the ins and outs of their operation, including feed practices, pasture management, and marketing.
Organic Transition Journey: Harland’s Creek Farm
In this video, Erasmo Flores García of Harland’s Creek Farm in Pittsboro, North Carolina, shares his experience transitioning to and maintaining a certified organic operation. He discusses key aspects of organic production, including crop rotation, soil health management, weed and pest control, and the benefits of sustainable farming for both human and environmental health.