In this video, Adam Smith of Tenacious Agrarian Farm in Hickory, North Carolina, shares his journey toward organic certification. Through his connection with SE TOPP mentor Shiloh Avery of Tumbling Shoals Farm, Adam highlights the value of mentorship in understanding certification paperwork, audit preparation, and the importance of choosing the right certifier for long-term success.
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.
Virtual Farm Tour – Inyoni Organic Farm
Nick Batty is founder and owner of Inyoni Organic Farm, a USDA certified organic farm located in Naples, Florida. The farm produces up to 50 different varieties of organically grown and harvested vegetables, herbs, flowers and fruit. Nick, drawing on over two decades of experience, shares insights on the farm’s operations, methods for production including… Continue reading Virtual Farm Tour – Inyoni Organic Farm
Organic System Plan Fact Sheet
2-page fact sheet providing an overview of Organic System Plans (OSPs), what role OSPs play in certification, and what topics certifiers ask about in the OSP paperwork.
Certified Livestock Shorts – Windy N Ranch
This video is a 3 minute introduction to Windy N Ranch, a certified organic livestock operation located in Ellensburg, WA.
Certified Livestock Shorts – Cosmic Apple Gardens
This video is a 3-minute introduction to Cosmic Apple Gardens, a certified organic livestock operation located in Victor, ID. Check out NW TOPP’s 15-minute video on this operation – which more dives into the production details – at this link.
Organic Podcast Series
The podcast series consists of interviews and discussions on current organic issues. Podcasts are 100% developed by Cal Poly Students. They are released on a monthly basis.
Organic Resource Database
The UC OAI Organic Resource Database is a tool for you to connect with organizations or individuals in your region and across the state that offer a range of activities – from technical, financial and other forms of assistance to applied research for organic agriculture.
Base de datos de agencias certificadas orgánicas
Este base de datos de CAFF contiene información que le ayudará a seleccionar un certificador orgánico de “tamaño adecuado” que satisfará las necesidades de su granja.
Las similitudes y las diferencias entre el Programa Orgánico Nacional (NOP), le Ley de Modernización de la Seguridad Alimentaria (FSMA) y las Auditorías de Seguridad Alimentaria de Tercer Partido (3rd Party food safety audits)
Esta guía actualizada presenta las similitudes y las diferencias entre el Programa Orgánico Nacional (NOP), le Ley de Modernización de la Seguridad Alimentaria (FSMA) y las Auditorías de Seguridad Alimentaria de Tercer Partido (3rd Party food safety audits). Esta guía sirve como un repaso y siempre debe consultar directamente con su agencia de Orgánica y/o… Continue reading Las similitudes y las diferencias entre el Programa Orgánico Nacional (NOP), le Ley de Modernización de la Seguridad Alimentaria (FSMA) y las Auditorías de Seguridad Alimentaria de Tercer Partido (3rd Party food safety audits)
Commercial Availability Searches (Seed Searches) Fact Sheet
2-page fact sheet providing an overview of commercial availability searches (seed searches) for seeds and planting stock. Info includes when a seed search is needed and how to record it.