This resource provides an outline to support documentation and approach to a complaint process or investigation of potential fraud. An effective complaint and investigation includes: Who, What, Where, When, and How.
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 Fraud Prevention Guide for Inspectors (Strengthening Organic Systems)
Organic Fraud Prevention Guide for Inspectors
Organic Livestock and Poultry Standard Handbook (Strengthening Organic Systems)
This guide provides quick reference tools for inspectors and reviewers relating to changes under OLPS for the implementation date of January 2, 2025.
How to Use the Organic Integrity Database (Strengthening Organic Systems)
A step-by-step guide to searching The Organic Integrity Database (INTEGRITY), a comprehensive registry of certified organic operations worldwide.
Rhodiola Rosea Market Opportunities
The Alaska Food Policy Council (AFPC), in collaboration with Oregon Tilth and the Northwest Transition to Organic Partnership Program (NW TOPP), and Spork Consulting conducted a Rhodiola market research project in early 2024. This work aimed to explore the current state and potential of Rhodiola farming in Alaska, identifying both existing and prospective growers, determining… Continue reading Rhodiola Rosea Market Opportunities
Organic Inspections Fact Sheet
3-page fact sheet providing an overview of organic inspections and how best to prepare for them.
Mock Organic Inspection – Introduction and Preparation (Organic Association of Kentucky)
Guide to Sourcing Organic Inputs
Do you have questions about what is and isn’t allowed in organic systems? Read through this guide to find Montana specific answers to these questions and more!
Intro to Organic Certification Fact Sheet
2-page fact sheet providing a general introduction to the organic certification process, including eligibility, process, and general timeline.
11 Steps to Organic Certification for Crops
A 2-page introductory guide that outlines the basic steps to becoming certified organic for crops. This resource is intended for producers new to and/or curious about organic certification.