This video interviews Dakota Rudloff-Eastman and Matthew Went, owners and operators of River Ridge Farm in Portland, Connecticut. River Ridge Farm is the one of the first farms in Connecticut to participate in TOPP. Dakota and Matt discuss how they heard about TOPP, how the transition process was less challenging than they expected, how their… Continue reading Transition to Organic -River Ridge Farm (Connecticut)
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.
Dancing Harvest Farm-Transition To Organic (Maine)
Dancing Harvest transition to organic partnership video. Focus: Maine, TOPP impact and mentorship.
2026 Crops Organic Record Keeping Calendar with certification checklist
2026 Crops record keeping calendar for organic certification record keeping with monthly reminders and tips. Quick Reference crops certification checklist on back cover.
2026 Organic Livestock Record keeping calendar with certification checklist
2026 Livestock record keeping calendar complete with monthly tips and reminders. Back cover of calendar has organic certification checklist for livestock.
Raising Organic Right: A How-to for Livestock Compliance
Explore key updates in organic livestock certification from the “Raising Organic Right: A How-to for Livestock Compliance” workshop, hosted by Florida Organic Growers and Clemson University. This session dives into the Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) rule, evolving livestock regulations, and the role of certification body collaboration. Gain practical compliance tips and hear directly from Clemson… Continue reading Raising Organic Right: A How-to for Livestock Compliance
Ecological Weed Management for Organic Farms
Discover innovative and soil-friendly strategies for weed control in organic farming. Featuring Dr. Carlene Chase, Associate Professor of Horticultural Sciences at the University of Florida, this session dives into techniques like cover cropping, living mulches, and sustainable practices tailored to organic systems. Learn how to reduce environmental impact and boost farm resilience through practical insights… Continue reading Ecological Weed Management for Organic Farms
Federal (USDA) Programs for Transitioning-to-Organic Producers
A 3-page guide on various federal programs that support producers in organic production.
Certified Scoop Fact Sheet: Origin of Livestock and Slaughter Eligibility
Quick fact sheet describing what to know regarding eligibility organic certification of livestock and organic slaughter requirements.
2025 NOP/FSMA/3rd Party Audit Guide Updated
This updated guide for 2025 provides charts that give a side-by-side comparison of the similarities and differences between the requirements of the National Organic Program, Food Safety Modernization Act, and 3rd Party Food Safety Audits.
Funding Sources Available to NW Organic Producers
A list of different sources for funding and grant information for organic or transitioning producers in AK, WA, OR, ID, MT, & WY.