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.
Organic Systems Plan Workshop with MOSA (Michigan State University-OFTP)
Organic Transitional Production Plan (TPP) Workshop (Michigan State University-OFTP)
Organic System Plan Workshop with Ecocert (Michigan State University-OFTP)
WHY Choose Organic? 3 Farmer Experiences (Michigan State University-OFTP)
Hear from three different farmers about their certification decisions: Devon Wilson, of Sunlight Gardens, Michelle Brosius of Green Things Farm Collective, and Karie Weber of Total Food Package.
HOW to Certify Organic? (Michigan State University-OFTP)
This webinar focuses on the What, Why and How of Organic: how to certify organic, choosing a certifier, approved products, crop and livestock considerations, the organic transition period, and documentation requirements. Presenters include: Alex Cacciari of Michigan TOPP and Seeley Farm Katie Brandt of Michigan TOPP and the MSU Organic Farmer Training Program Kim Williams-Guillén of Michigan… Continue reading HOW to Certify Organic? (Michigan State University-OFTP)
Organic Recordkeeping Templates (Grand Traverse Conservation District-Michigan)
Exploring Organic – Additional Certification Options (Grand Traverse Conservation District-Michigan)
Hear from three Michigan farmers about why they chose to pursue various certifications in addition to USDA Organic for their farm, how the certification experience has been, and what the certification has meant for their farm and marketing efforts.
Is Organic Right for my Farm? (Grand Traverse Conservation District-Michigan)
Learn from a panel of farmers who are currently certified organic, or have been in the past, about their decisions to certify. The panel features a mix of farm types, including livestock and crop production.
Organic Farming, Certified or Not (Grand Traverse Conservation District-Michigan)
Gain insight of approaches to farm sustainability by integrating organic practices into your farming system. Some may seek certification, but that depends on your markets and drive.